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Both hydrogen gas and helium gas are lighter than air. Why is helium used to lift blimps instead of hydrogen?

A. Helium has more lifting force than hydrogen because it has more electrons.
B. Hydrogen has less lifting force than helium because it has less mass.
C. Hydrogen has a tendency to lose an electron, decreasing lift.
D. Helium is more chemically stable than hydrogen and will not burn.

User Mike Buhot
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A because helium is in balloons and it’s lifting the balloon. Hope this helps!
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