Where does the element neon name come from?

Answer 1

The element neon gets its name from the Greek word "neos," meaning new. Neon was discovered in 1898 by Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers through the fractional distillation of liquid air. When they observed the bright red glow emitted by neon gas when an electrical current passed through it, they named it after the newness of this phenomenon.

Answer 2

Neon was discovered in the late 1800's. I do not recall the scientist who discovered it (I believe there were two). It is a rare gas found in the atmosphere and is produced as a byproduct when creating liquid air. As a liquid itself, it is better then liquid helium or hydrogen when used as a cryogenic but it is more expensive. it is used mostly in lasers and in making signs since it will glow when electricity is applied to the gas.

Answer 3

The name "neon" comes from the Greek word "neon" which means "new." Neon was discovered in 1898 by Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers. Its name reflects the fact that it was a new element at the time of its discovery.

Answer 4

what is the derivation for the element neon? what is the derivation for the element neon?

Answer 5

Neon is obtained by distillation of liquid air at very low temperature.

Answer 6

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