Why is helium used in balloons instead of hydrogen


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Helium gas is used in gas balloons instead of hydrogen gas because it is (a) lighter than hydrogen (b) more abundant than hydrogen (c) noncombustible (d) more stable

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(a) lighter than hydrogen


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