The Fun World of Helium: Exploring its Properties and Uses
Manisha:
I welcome you all in
Chemistry with a twist here we make chemistry fun and easy to understand. Today, we're excited to have Mr. Helium as our guest. Let's get to know him better.
Helium:
Hello, Manisha! Thanks for having me. I'm Helium, a chemical element with the symbol He and atomic number 2.
Manisha:
That's fascinating, Helium. Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
Helium:
I'm a noble gas, which means I'm unreactive and stable. I'm also the second-lightest element in the universe.
Manisha:
Wow, that's amazing. Helium is used in various applications, including party balloons and airships. But why is it used in these applications?
Helium:
It's because I'm extremely light, with a density about 1/7th that of air. Plus, I'm an inert gas, which means I don't react with other elements.
Manisha:
That makes sense. Helium is
also used in medical applications, such as cooling superconducting magnets in MRI machines. Can you tell us more about that?
Helium:
Ah, yes! My extremely low boiling point (-268.93°C) makes me an ideal coolant for these applications.
Manisha:
That's really cool. Thanks for sharing your story with us, Helium.
Helium:
Thanks for having me, Manisha. It was a blast!
Manisha:
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