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Helium is a gas because its density at room temperature under one atmosphere of pressure is so low that the atoms do not form a liquid or solid.

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helium was first discovered in the sun. It gets its name from the Greek word, Helios, meaning the sun

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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.


Is helium a chemical energy?

Helium is a nonreactive element called a noble gas.


Helium is a gas?

Yes it is a gas. It is used commonly to fill balloons.Yes


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.


Is helium a gas or a solid?

helium is a gas at room temperature.


Does helium make gas?

Helium is a gas.


Is helium gas or plasma?

helium is a gas


Is a helium balloon solid or gas?

Gas. Helium is a gas.


Is helium a example of gas?

Yes. Helium is a gas


What is helium coloured gas?

Helium is a colourless gas


Is helium gas a pure substance or mixture?

Helium is pure as it is on the periodic table.


Is helium called another name?

the another name of helium is constofostious air it is the meaning of water ,gas air combined