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What element is used inside balloons so they float?
helium
Should weather balloons be filled with hydrogen?
Yes, hydrogen is lighter than air and so causes the balloon to float.
Does chalk float?
yes it sinks because it doesn't have air inside so it doesn't float
Is nitrogen a suitable gas to put in balloons?
You can feel nitrogen gas in balloons. But there is no advantage of doing so instead of air which contains about 80% (79 % is morecorrect.) and 20 % oxygen in it. Separating nitrogen is expensive and your balloon will not 'fly'. But fall down to ground. If you want it to go up in air 'lighter' gas like hydrogen have to be used. It can be produced from water, economically. So nitrogen is 'not' suitable gas to put in balloon.
Does the element Iron float or sink in water?
yes iron does float in water yes iron does float in water
What element is used inside balloons so they float?
helium
Why do helium balloons fail to float?
Actually, they do float. They are lighter than air, so they are supposed to float.
What element is used inside balloons so it will float?
Helium is the gas usually used now. Hydrogen works, but is inflammable and so dangerous. There are also hot air balloons which require a heater to create the hot air and keep it hot.
Will warming helium balloons make them float?
Helium is lighter than air. so balloons filled with helium will float in air. warming will make them float or rise up faster.
Why do helium balloons float better than just air balloons?
helium is less dense than air. :) so helium will float better than air
What element is used more in making balloons?
Helium is a gas used to inflate lighter than air balloons.
Why a balloon is filled with helium gas instead of air?
So that the balloons float
Why is helium good for balloons?
It is lighter than air therefore the balloons float and it is non-flammable and non toxic so safe.
Why does a helium balloom float in air?
Helium is lighter than air. so balloons filled with helium will float in air
Why helium used in balloons than other gases?
It's the 2nd lightest element so is less dense in air making it float. The 1st lightest element is hydrogen which is flammable which you wouldn't like at a 5 year old's birthday party.
Helium is used to fill airships and balloons because?
So the blimp will stay aloft/still adn will float.
What is added to balloons and hot air balloons?
Balloons can be filled with air (don't float), or with hydrogen or helium (float because the gas is less dense). Hot air balloons use burners to heat the air so that it becomes slightly less dense than the cooler air around it, providing some lift.
