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Why is neon Ne?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 5/24/2024

The first letter of name Neon is 'N' but this the symbol for nitrogen which was discovered and named before neon so 'Ne' symbol was selected for this gas. It comes from the Greek word νέον (neon) meaning "new one"

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