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Neon is a gas made up of only one type of atom. Which term best describes neon?

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Answer: Element

Explanation: Because Neon atoms have 10 electrons and 10 protons with a full outer shell of 8 electrons. Under standard conditions the element neon is a colorless odorless gas.

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Neon can be described as an element since its only one type of atom and its on the periodic table
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