A balloon filled with element X is used in meteorological balloons to study weather conditions. Name the element X.

Hydrogen

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Oxygen

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Neon

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Argon

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Solution

The correct option is A
Hydrogen

A balloon filled with hydrogen is used in meteorological balloons to study weather conditions because it is less dense than air. This makes it float and helps lift the balloon up in the air.

Some other uses of hydrogen are:

In the manufacturing of ammonia and methanol.

As a fuel

For converting unsaturated oils into saturated oils.

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