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Helium can be compressed because it is a gas. Gases are basically spread out molecules, that is, the larger the container that they are in, the larger they spread out. They still have the same amount of molecules, but they are just spread wider. Therefore, they can also be compressed.
As an example, think of 100 humans being the 100 molecules of helium. There are only 100 of them, but they could be spread out in a massive room, or they could be crammed into a tiny room.
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∙ 13y agoGases can be compressed and helium is a gas.
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Can helium be compressed?
no, it can not be compressed.
Can diamonds be made of helium and hydrogen?
This could be a trick question. A diamond is an allotrope of the element carbon. In stars, which are giant fusion engines, hydrogen is fused into helium, and helium is fused into carbon. In a round about way, yes, diamonds can be made of helium and hydrogen. The carbon can be compressed and heated in a supernova at the end of its life, and diamonds can form. The carbon has to be transformed into diamond. But they diamonds are very, very tiny. Some meteorites contain thousands of diamonds, but they are so small that it is hard to see them with an optical microscope.
What are the symbols for hydrogen and helium?
The chemical symbol for helium is "He."
What is the simble for helium?
The symbol of Helium is He. Helium's atomic number is 2.
Is helium paramagnetic?
AnswerThere are two variants of helium -- helium 3 and helium 4. Helium 4 is not magnetic but helium 3 is. Its magnetism is, however, of different nature than e.g. that of iron. The magnetism of helium 3 is used for medical lung imaging.
Can helium be compressed?
no, it can not be compressed.
Does compressed helium lift more?
yes it does.
Why doesn't the helium bottle float away?
because of the weight of the bottle, also the helium may be compressed
What is the use of helium?
Balloons! Gaseous Helium is easily compressed and is stable, (as opposed to Hydrogen). It is lighter than surrounding air.
What is the center of the sun made of?
The center of the sun is made of highly compressed hydrogen and helium.
What are the main uses for helium tanks?
Helium tanks are gas tanks containing compressed helium. They are frequently used to inflate helium balloons of various sizes, ranging from standard balloons to large "bouncy" structures such as bouncy castles.
What type of star burns helium?
All red giant stars will start helium fusion when their core is compressed.
Does compressed air go faster than helium?
Speed is not determined by the composition of a gas. Too may other variables. As phrased, there is no answer possible to your question. Will helium seep out of a balloon faster than air? Yes. Go faster? Explain your question.
What element is used in balloons?
Helium is used for the ones that rise. Compressed air can be used or exhaled breath.
What happens to kinectic energy in balloon filled with helium gas?
Kinetic energy is lowered as the helium inside becomes compressed. Potential energy is stored, and can be released, usually by popping the balloon.
How is it possible for a cylinder of helium to fill 700 balloons?
if its possible then the reason could be the expansion of high pressured helium from tank to balloon is large.
Uses of compressed gas?
compressed gas is used on rockets such as the space shuttle.answer2 Compressed gases are used widely. The pressurized canisters for inhalers, room fresheners, deodorant spray, hair spray, spray painting, as an air blast for removing dust, and many others. The air in your car tyres is a compressed gas and it gives you a smoother ride.
