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Neon Trivia Quiz

About the element neon.

A multiple-choice quiz by TonyTheDad. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
TonyTheDad

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
31,537

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

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Question 1 of 5

1. Neon is classified in this group of elements. Hint

halogens

alkalai metals

metalloids

noble gases

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Question 2 of 5

2. The name neon means: Hint

bright

new

cold

fluffy

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Question 3 of 5

3. When was neon discovered? Hint

1876

1850

1898

1911

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Question 4 of 5

4. In a vacuum discharge tube, what color does neon glow? Hint

reddish orange

yellowish green

white

purple

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Question 5 of 5

5. What is the proportion of neon in air? Hint

1:1,000,000

1:1,000

1:65,000

1:15,000

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Neon is classified in this group of elements.

Answer: noble gases

It is in Group 18, the Noble Gases, along with helium, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon.

2. The name neon means:

Answer: new

3. When was neon discovered?

Answer: 1898

Discovered by Ramsay and Travers in 1898.

4. In a vacuum discharge tube, what color does neon glow?

Answer: reddish orange

5. What is the proportion of neon in air?

Answer: 1:65,000

Neon is a rare gaseous element present in the atmosphere to the extent of 1 part in 65,000 of air. It is obtained by liquefaction of air and separated from the other gases by fractional distillation.

Source: Author TonyTheDad

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