everyday science MCQ #48845

Neon is used in bright signage because it can glow when excited yet it is chemically reluctant under ordinary conditions. Which column is neon in?

everyday science MCQ #48845

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Neon is used in bright signage because it can glow when excited yet it is chemically reluctant under ordinary conditions. Which column is neon in?

    • A) Group 14
    • B) Group 16
    • C) Group 18
    • D) Group 1

    Answer: Group 18

    Explanation: Neon is a noble gas located in Group 18 (the rightmost column) of the periodic table, which contains elements with completely filled outer electron shells and therefore very low chemical reactivity.