Is helium deadly

Answer 1

Yes you can, but only in vast amounts, 1 balloon isn't going to kill you, but it might make you a bit dizzy because helium speeds up the way oxygen leaves the body, so by taking too much helium, you can actually die from suffocation.

Be careful when using helium, because as funny as it can be to sound like Munchkins from the Wizard of Oz, it can be dangerous, and if over used like a drug, fatal.

Answer 2

Helium in and of itself is not toxic, but like all matter it takes up space. Because of this it can displace oxygen (push it out of the way). Oxygen is essential to the human metabolism and we will die after just a few minutes of being deprived of it. In a sense it is similar to drowning.

As long as you are getting enough oxygen, helium will not harm you. In fact on some deep-sea expeditions the nitrogen in the air tanks, which can be toxic at high pressure, is replaced with helium.

Answer 3

yes helium can kill you. it can kill you because if you use too much, then you wont have enough oxygen to breathe and then you will stop breathing and die. So never use too much or else byebye. I hope this helped.

Answer 4

What really happens is that you die of asphyxiation. You don't get enough oxygen and your brain and muscles cease to function.

Answer 5

yes it can kill you if you suck in a lot of it. It makes you go light headed and can even make you unconcious if you inhale too much.

Answer 6

Potentially yes. Helium is not poisonous, but like any gas it takes up space and so can displace oxygen and therefore lead to asphyxiation.

Answer 7

Helium is an nert gas that does not form any chemical compounds. It is only deadly if you breathe an atmosphere of helium and you suffered oxygen deprivation.

Answer 8

Yes, If you inhale to much at one time.

Answer 9

If breathed exclusively then yes.

Answer 10

Yes. Once.