Uses of Helium Gas
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Why is liquid helium used as a cryogenic agent for conducting experiments at low temperatures?

  • To maintain high pressures
  • To reach extremely low temperatures (correct)
  • To create a vacuum
  • To produce heat
  • What is the major use of helium in gas-cooled nuclear reactors?

  • To produce superconducting magnets
  • As a cryogenic agent
  • As a fuel source
  • To provide an inert atmosphere (correct)
  • Why is neon used in discharge tubes and fluorescent bulbs for advertisement display purposes?

  • For its inert properties
  • To create bright colors (correct)
  • To generate heat
  • For colorless lighting
  • In what way does the low solubility of helium in blood contribute to its use in modern diving apparatus?

    <p>It avoids bubble formation in blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for using argon in high-temperature metallurgical processes like arc welding?

    <p>To provide an inert atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the uses of Xenon and Krypton from other noble gases mentioned?

    <p>Specialized light bulb applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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