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Out of all the noble gases, Neon glows the brightest in a vacuum discharge tube
when the atoms are excited by an electric current. This is why it is a popular
choice for neon-tube lights.
Joseph's Element Collection
Joseph received this plasma lamp, which contains neon gas and sends electric
currents through to give the impression of lightning inside the lamp, as a
Christmas present in 5th grade. Joseph
actually thinks that the color looks more like Argon than Neon, but until
further information is obtained we will leave this sample here.
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