KCET2008Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Helium is used in balloons in place of hydrogen because it is
Options
- Aincombustible
- Blighter than hydrogen
- Cradioactive
- Dmore abundant than hyrogen
Correct answer
A. incombustible
Step-by-step solution
Helium (He) is a non-flammable (incombustible) gas and its lifting power is 93 % as compared to flammable hydrogen gas, due to these reasons it is used in filling balloons and other lighter air-crafts.