Neurosurgeon Income. Neurosurgeons are among the highest paid physicians and surgeons, due to the demanding nature of the work and also due to the extensive additional education and training required to become a neurosurgeon. According to the MGMA Physician Compensation Report, the average income for neurosurgeons is about $775,968. The median or midpoint is $704,170. The top 10 percent earn up to $1,229,881. For more information about neurosurgeon careers, see the neurosurgeon career overview.
Compounds. Neon is a very inert element, however, it has been reported to form a compound with fluorine. It is still questionable if true compounds of neon exist, but evidence is mounting in favor of their existence. The ions, Ne+, (NeAr)+, (NeH)+, and (HeNe+) are known from optical and mass spectrometric studies.
Neon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless chemical element. Many consumers are familiar with neon because it is used in eponymous illuminated signs all over the world. The distinctive bright color of these signs has led to the use of the word to describe the hue of any very brightly colored object.