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Helium is lighter than air (which means it can be used to make stuff float, like balloons) and a noble gas (which means that it won't react with other elements). Both of these qualities make helium very useful.
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∙ 11y agoHelium is lighter than air. Hence it is used in balloons or blimps.
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What makes a helium balloon?
A rubber bladder with helium inside.
Is helium gas a mixture?
No. Helium is an element, which makes it a pure substance.
Is helium a pure substance or a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?
Helium is an element which makes it a pure substance.
Why is helium only found in Texas?
Helium is everywhere, not only in Texas. Helium makes up about 0.0005% of the earth's atmosphere
Why is helium useful?
Helium is the least dense, or lightest gas in the world. It can be used to float airships. Most amusement parks use helium to float balloons to sell to kids. It is not harmful of course!
How useful is helium?
How Helium is used: It is used to blow up balloons.
What quality in uranium makes it useful in nuclear power?
An unstable nucleus which decays emitting a neutron.
What makes a helium balloon?
A rubber bladder with helium inside.
Is helium gas a mixture?
No. Helium is an element, which makes it a pure substance.
Where can helium be found in your house?
Helium makes up about 0.0005% of the earth's atmosphere.
Is there helium in airships?
Yes. Helium isn't flammable, which makes it the safer option.
What does helium have in it that makes it float?
Helium is lighter than air. Hence balloons or blimps filled with helium will float.
Is helium a pure substance or a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?
Helium is an element which makes it a pure substance.
What makes a helium balloon fly?
A balloon filled with helium flies because helium weighs less than air.
Why is helium only found in Texas?
Helium is everywhere, not only in Texas. Helium makes up about 0.0005% of the earth's atmosphere
Does sun burns helium to make hydrogen?
no it has hydogen and helium but it makes heat and light
What property of helium makes it an important component of welding systems?
Helium is an inert gas.
