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Does helium float on water

Updated: 8/11/2023
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(Density) = (Molar Mass) * (Pressure) / (Temperature) * (R Constant)

or (D=P*n/T*R)

This shows it depends on the temperature of the helium. If the helium is in a state where the density is less than water then it floats if its density is greater than water then no it will not float.

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No it does not. Being in group 18 (the halogen group), helium is a very stable and inert element. Its electronic configuration is 1s2 which means it has the stable duplet structure, one of the noble gas configurations. Thus it has neither a tendency to gain or lose electrons, nor is there any necessity to share them with others, which is why helium exists as a monatomic element in the atmosphere.

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No, helium is a noble gas and does not react with anything.

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Helium does not react with water. It does, however, dissolve slightly to the extent of about 8.61 cm3 kg-1 at 20°C (293 K).

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Helium does not react with water.

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