Neon Quiz

What is the second-lightest noble gas?

• Helium

• Neon

• Argon

• Krypton

Who discovered neon as a component of air?

• Sir William Ramsay

• George Claude

• Jacques Fonseque

• William Travers

What does the Greek word 'neos' mean?

• Bright

• Colorless

• Cold

• New

What color does neon emit when an electrical discharge is passed through it?

• Yellow

• Reddish-orange

• Green

• Blue

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How many stable isotopes does neon have?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the fifth most abundant gas in the universe?

• Neon

• Argon

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

What is the commercial application of neon demonstrated by Jacques Fonseque?

• Television tubes

• High-voltage indicators

• Advertising signs

• Cryogenic refrigeration

Which city is known for the prevalence of neon signs?

• Chicago

• Las Vegas

• Los Angeles

• New York City

What is the refrigerating capacity of neon compared to liquid helium?

• Equal

• 10 times more

• 20 times more

• 40 times more

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What is another commercial use of neon besides advertising signs?

• Solar panels

• Light bulbs

• Air conditioning

• Cryogenic refrigeration