CHEM101 Lecture Notes - Neon, Noble Gas, Argon
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10. neon (ne): a noble gas that is used in lighting and advertising signs. 11. sodium (na): a metal that is used in alloys, soap, and as a coolant in nuclear reactors. 12. magnesium (mg): a metal that is used in alloys, reworks, and as a supplement for humans and animals. 13. aluminum (al): a metal that is used in construction, packaging, and aerospace industries. 14. silicon (si): a metalloid that is the basis for semiconductors and computer chips. 15. phosphorus (p): a nonmetal that is essential for life and is used in fertilizers and detergents. 16. sulfur (s): a nonmetal that is used in fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and gunpowder. 17. chlorine (cl): a highly reactive nonmetal that is used in water treatment and as a disinfectant. 18. argon (ar): a noble gas that is used in lighting and welding. 19. potassium (k): a metal that is essential for life and is used in fertilizers and as a coolant in nuclear reactors.