The Periodic Table Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the use of noble gas like argon
A
Used in light bulbs. The very thin metal filament inside the bulb would react with oxygen and burn away if the bulb were filled with air instead of argon
2
Q
Describe the use of noble gas like helium
A
Used in balloons and airships. It is much less dense than air, so balloons filled with it float upwards.