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Why is helium used in breathing gases for SCUBA diving?
Why is helium used in breathing gases for SCUBA diving?
- Due to its high reactivity
- It can be easily absorbed in lipids (correct)
- Because it is flammable
- To increase nitrogen narcosis
What is a key reason for using helium instead of hydrogen in balloons?
What is a key reason for using helium instead of hydrogen in balloons?
- Lack of availability
- Reactivity
- Cost-effectiveness
- Flammability (correct)
Why is neon used in lighting applications?
Why is neon used in lighting applications?
- Nonflammable nature (correct)
- Low availability
- Low melting point
- High reactivity
What is the primary purpose of using argon with nitrogen in incandescent light bulbs?
What is the primary purpose of using argon with nitrogen in incandescent light bulbs?
Why is krypton considered more efficient for light bulbs compared to other noble gases?
Why is krypton considered more efficient for light bulbs compared to other noble gases?
In what industry is xenon commonly used for lamps?
In what industry is xenon commonly used for lamps?
What is the primary application of radon in the medical industry?
What is the primary application of radon in the medical industry?
'Oganesson' is different from other noble gases because it:
'Oganesson' is different from other noble gases because it:
What is a key characteristic of helium that makes it suitable for use in SCUBA diving?
What is a key characteristic of helium that makes it suitable for use in SCUBA diving?
Why is helium preferred over hydrogen for use as a lifter in balloons?
Why is helium preferred over hydrogen for use as a lifter in balloons?
Which noble gas is known for its efficiency in light bulbs due to its ability to be sustained for long periods?
Which noble gas is known for its efficiency in light bulbs due to its ability to be sustained for long periods?
In which industry is radon commonly used for radiotherapy?
In which industry is radon commonly used for radiotherapy?
Which property of neon makes it a suitable choice for use in neon lights?
Which property of neon makes it a suitable choice for use in neon lights?
Why is argon commonly mixed with nitrogen in incandescent light bulbs?
Why is argon commonly mixed with nitrogen in incandescent light bulbs?
What makes xenon a preferred choice for lamps in film projectors and automobile headlamps?
What makes xenon a preferred choice for lamps in film projectors and automobile headlamps?
Which noble gas is man-made and currently lacks known applications?
Which noble gas is man-made and currently lacks known applications?
Why is liquid neon useful in cryogenics?
Why is liquid neon useful in cryogenics?
Which noble gas is used in the breathing gases for SCUBA diving to reduce nitrogen narcosis?
Which noble gas is used in the breathing gases for SCUBA diving to reduce nitrogen narcosis?
