Question

What are some examples of household gases?

Answer 1

Household gases:

Household gases are the gases that are essential for our everyday life.

Examples of household gases:

1. Liquified petroleum gas or LPG is the most common fuel used for cooking. It contains either propane, butane, or a mixture of the two gases.
2. Compressed natural gas or CNG is used to fuel vehicles. It contains methane.
3. Natural gas is also used for cooking. It contains methane.
4. The bubbles that are seen in a soda drink are carbon dioxide which dissolves easily in liquid to form carbonic acid that gives a sweet taste.
5. The light bulbs that are used to light the homes contain argon, an inert gas that can keep the tungsten filament lit for long hours.
6. Fiber optics technology incorporated in the cables used in Wi-Fi and cable TV uses helium gas. Helium gas stops air bubbles from forming in the fiber which is essential for its transmission properties.