Question

The gas used in discharge tubes for optical decoration and advertising is?

  1. Carbon Dioxide
  2. Ammonia
  3. Sulphur Dioxide
  4. Neon

Answer:

Option D: Neon

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Neon”.

The gas used in discharge tubes for optical decoration and advertising is (4) Neon.

Neon is a noble gas with a low ionization voltage. This means it takes relatively little energy to excite the electrons in neon atoms, causing them to emit light.