Chemistry, asked by alishasadangi, 1 year ago

why is the mixture of hydrogen and helium used in weather observation balloons,instead of pure hydrogen?

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Answered by kavita0004
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IT IS SO BECAUSE HYDROGEN GAS IS COMBUSTIBLE IN NATURE. IF IT IS USED IN WEATHER FORECASTING BALLOONS THEN IT WILL REACT WITH OXYGEN PRESENT IN ATMOSPHERE AND WILL BURN. INSTEAD OF IT EITHER THE MIXTURE OF HYDROGEN AND HELIUM OR ONLY HELIUM IS USED IN WEATHER FORECASTING BALLOONS.
Answered by avi1382
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It is so because hydrogen is a combustible gas

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