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because helium does not mix with other elements
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Why do helium balloons float better than just air balloons?
helium is less dense than air. :) so helium will float better than air
Which gas is used to fill the balloons?
Hydrogen, until the Hindenburg,then everyone realized that "Hey, Hydrogen isn't that safe to use!"Hot air balloons, you mean?? Just air that is hot.Actual hand balloons and such? Helium or again, just air. Helium floats better because it is lighter than the surrounding air around it. Helium and air are still used in both.
Why is hot air better than helium in hot air balloons?
Hot air balloons use hot air. They have a burner to heat the air. Hydrogen balloons were too dangerous because hydrogen is highly flammable, even static electricity could cause an explosion. Helium is safer because helium is not flammable.
What is a very light gas found in some balloons?
Helium is used in blimps and balloons. It is the second lightest element to hydrogen, which is not used because it is highly flammable.
Would an hydrogen balloon float better than a helium one?
Hydrogen is lighter than helium. So hydrogen balloon will float better than helium.
Why is helium better than hydrogen in hot air balloons?
Hot air balloons use hot air. They have a burner to heat the air. Hydrogen balloons were too dangerous because hydrogen is highly flammable, even static electricity could cause an explosion. Helium is safer because helium is not flammable.
Is it helium in happy birthday balloons?
Yes, party balloons that float are filled with helium. Helium is used because it is lighter than air, causing the balloon to float upwards, but safer than the alternative hydrogen, which is explosive.
What element is used more in making balloons?
Helium is a gas used to inflate lighter than air balloons.
What is the use of helium?
Balloons! Gaseous Helium is easily compressed and is stable, (as opposed to Hydrogen). It is lighter than surrounding air.
Which makes balloons fly up in the air carbon dioxide helium or hydrogen?
Helium, because it is lighter than air.
Why helium gas is used in weather balloons but not hydrogen?
Because helium (He) is lighter than air and not flammable like Hydrogen (H) which is the lightest element.
How can you determine if a balloon is filled with helium gas or hydrogen gas?
Fill two balloons. One with hydrogen gas and the other with helium gas. Allow them to float on a piece of string. Taking a lighted/burning taper/splinter. , and burst the two balloons with the burning splinter. The helium filled balloon will just 'pop' and fall to the ground. The hydrogen filled balloon will 'pop with a flash of flame' So helium ; NO Flame Hydrogen ; A FLASH of FLAME.
