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A helium "balloon" is composed of two parts: the SOLID rubber balloon skin, and the GASeous helium. So the balloon part itself is a solid.

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Which gas is pumped into a balloon?

Helium is typically pumped into balloons because it is lighter than air and gives the balloon its ability to float.


What makes an helium balloon go up and what makes an helium balloon go down?

a helium balloon is forced upward by buoyancy. a object is forced upward by a force equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces. this also applies to gases. the gas helium is lighter than average atmospheric air, that is that equal volumes of atmospheric air and helium do not weigh the same. This means that the volume displaced by the balloon is heavier than the balloon itself. since the air weighs more it applies more force upwards on the balloon than the balloon applies downwards on the air, therefore it rises. However, a helium balloon will not go down unless a force such as large air resistance (heavy wind etc.) is applied to it. hope this helps.


What state of matter is helium in a balloon?

Helium in a balloon is in a gaseous state. Helium is a light, non-toxic gas that is less dense than air, which is why it causes balloons to float.


Is the helium in a balloon a substance or a mixture?

Helium is an element (and therefore a pure substance) yes


Can you deflate and refill a helium balloon?

Yes, you can deflate a helium balloon by puncturing it and allowing the gas to escape. However, you cannot refill the balloon with helium at home as it requires specialized equipment and expertise to handle compressed gas. It is safest to dispose of a used helium balloon properly.

Related Questions

Is a helium balloon solid or gas?

Gas. Helium is a gas.


The contents of a helium balloon are in what phase?

gas


Is a heilum balloon a gas-liquid mixture?

No, it is a gas-solid mixture when view as a whole. It has a solid component (the balloon itself), and a gas component (the helium)


Is a balloon a solid?

Balloon is a solid because it has a definite shape when we blow or don't blow air into it.


Is inside balloon solid liquid or a gas?

Inside a balloon there is gas. This gas is normally helium if you want the balloon to fly high, but hydrogen also works.


How much can a helium balloon lift?

depends how big the helium balloon is and how many


What was the helium balloon balloon made of?

It was made out of the light gas gas Helium.


What is the answer for it already has helium but what is it?

The object that already has helium is most likely a helium-filled balloon. Helium is used to inflate balloons as it is lighter than air, causing the balloon to float.


What makes a child's balloon rise?

Helium. The helium gas in the balloon is lighter than the air outside the balloon.


Which balloon would fly higher the one with helium or the one with air?

The balloon with helium.


What makes a helium balloon?

A helium balloon is made by filling a latex or mylar balloon with helium gas, which is lighter than air, causing the balloon to float. The helium gas is sealed inside the balloon, allowing it to stay afloat for a period of time before slowly deflating.


What happen when a balloon is filled with helium?

When a balloon is filled with helium, it becomes buoyant because helium is lighter than the surrounding air. This causes the balloon to rise and float. The helium gas inside the balloon also increases the pressure, which helps the balloon maintain its shape and stay inflated.