FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

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

Plays
1627

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

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

noble gases

metalloids

halogens

alkalai metals

NEXT>

Question 2 of 5

2. The name neon means: Hint

bright

fluffy

cold

new

NEXT>

Question 3 of 5

3. When was neon discovered? Hint

1850

1876

1911

1898

NEXT>

Question 4 of 5

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

white

reddish orange

yellowish green

purple

NEXT>

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

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

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

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor crisw before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.

Related Quizzes

1. O-Mg, It's Magnesium! Easier
2. Pay the Iron Price Easier
3. Element 100 Average
4. The Einsteinium Quiz Average
5. Beryllium - Be The Element That You Want To Be! Average
6. Settling for Silver Average
7. Find Some Fluorine Average
8. Sodium is Number Eleven Average
9. Lithium - The Lightest Metal Average
10. Carbon: Incestuous and Promiscuous Average
11. Aluminum or Aluminium? Average
12. Xenon Is Just One Average

Referenced Topics

Science Colors Chemistry Names Specific Elements Orange

Other Destinations

Explore Other Quizzes by TonyTheDad

Go to Chemistry Quizzes

More Specific Elements Quizzes

FunTrivia Homepage