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Helium is preferred to hydrogen for filling balloons because it is non-combustible


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Solution

The correct option is A True

Explanation

  • Hydrogen is highly combustible and even the slightest spark can set it on fire.
  • Hence, helium is preferred over hydrogen for filling balloons.
  • Helium is preferred because it is non-combustible whereas hydrogen is a combustible gas.

Therefore Helium is preferred to hydrogen for filling balloons because it is non-combustible is a True statement.


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