Periodic table of the elements: NEON AND TIN

NEON, Ne

Main Properties:

• It´s very inert.


• It´s known to form an unstable hydrate.


• Neon plasma glows reddish orange.

Uses:

• It´s used to make neon signs.


• To make gas lasers.


• It´s used in lightning arrestors, television tubes, ...


• Liquid neon is used as a cryogenic refrigerant.
  

TIN, Sn

Main properties:

• It´s a malleable silvery-white metal.


• Tin has a highly cristalline structure.


• It´s moderately ductile.


• It´s resistant to attack by sea, destilled or soft tap water.


• It´s corroded in strong acids, alkalis and acid salts.

Uses:

• It´s used to coat other metals to prevent corrosion.


• Tin plate over steel is use to make cans for food.


• To produce window glass.