Helium
A noble gas element
Helium
Atomic Structure
Atomic Number : 2
Mass Number : 4.003
Protons : 2
Neutrons : 2
Electrons : 2
Where would you find helium ?
You would usually find helium in :
Balloons
The Sun
Blimps
- Laser guns
- Compressed air tanks
- Rocket fuels
Fun Fact
- Helium gets its name from 'Helios', the Greek word for the sun. Helios was the god of the sun. Since Pierre found helium in the sun's spectrum.
- On October 15, 2009, a couple hailing from Colorado hid their six-year-old son in the home's attic and raised alarm alleging that he had flown into the atmosphere inside a flying saucer-shaped helium balloon, sending the authorities and media into a tizzy.