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Helium is used in blimps and balloons. It is the second lightest element to hydrogen, which is not used because it is highly flammable.
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∙ 11y agoThe new balloons can use ammonia, methane, hydrogen, or the classic helium.
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∙ 9y agoHelium is the element that is used in air balloons because it is lighter than air. Helium is also used to quickly fill up party and ceremonial balloons.
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What does helium produce?
Helium is a very light unreactive gas so it can be used in balloons etc.
Why the balloons are called helium?
Balloons are not called helium; they can be filled with helium because this gas is not flammable and has a very low density.
Organisms with light producing body parts would most likely be found where?
In deep ocean waters because, it is very dark deep in the ocean and they need some souce of light.
Helium is used to fill airships and balloons because?
So the blimp will stay aloft/still adn will float.
What types of compounds does helium form?
Helium is a gas; no ores or minerals. Helium exist in natural methane gas and also is released in very small amounts from many rocks containing uranium.
Why do hydrogen balloons float in air?
Because it is very light
Why lighter than air balloons fly?
air balloons or hot air balloons fly because they fill with a very light type of air. The air is hot air.
Why is hydrogen used in weather balloons?
Hydrogen is used in weather balloons because they are very light which help the balloon to float or fly easily.
Do balloons pop when they get close to light?
Sometimes some balloons might pop when they get close to some kinds of lights. That's about as concrete a statement as I'm willing to make on the matter.Generally speaking the light itself is more or less irrelevant; what's important is the HEAT from the light. Incandescent lights get very hot and are much more likely to pop a balloon than a fluorescent light is.
What is the name of a very light gas used in balloons many years ago?
helium or hydrogen
What are some of the most popular varieties of balloons used in weddings?
Latex personalized balloons are very popular for weddings today. Photos and personalized messages can be ordered. Another popular choice is the helium filled mylar balloons. These are the metallic floating balloons.
Why are balloons called balloons?
Balloons are not called helium; they can be filled with helium because this gas is not flammable and has a very low density.
What does helium produce?
Helium is a very light unreactive gas so it can be used in balloons etc.
How do hot air balloon pilots get their balloons back to the Earth?
By releasing some of the hot air in a very controlled manner.
Why the balloons are called helium?
Balloons are not called helium; they can be filled with helium because this gas is not flammable and has a very low density.
Organisms with light producing body parts would most likely be found where?
In deep ocean waters because, it is very dark deep in the ocean and they need some souce of light.
Helium is used to fill airships and balloons because?
So the blimp will stay aloft/still adn will float.
