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Scuba tanks have wh at noble gas in them?
Scuba tanks are typically filled with compressed air, which is a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen. However, some scuba tanks may also contain a noble gas such as helium as part of a special gas mix called trimix, which is used for deep dives to reduce the risk of nitrogen narcosis.
Is the oxygen and helium in a scuba tank a pure substance?
Yes, the oxygen and helium in a scuba tank are pure substances because they consist of only one type of molecule and cannot be separated by physical means.
If there is no oxygen on the moon then how does the man in the moon breathe?
By oxygen tanks - similar to SCUBA divers.
What are scuba tanks made of?
Most scuba tanks are filled with simple purified air. However, some are filled with oxygen enriched air called 'nitrox' or (less commonly) a blend of helium, oxygen and nitrogen called 'trimix' or (even less commonly) helitrox or heliox.
Why only oxygen is not used in tanks of scuba divers?
Naturally the air we breath has 70% of nitrogen and only 21% of oxygen, this is done is scuba diving as well. Just oxygen is not enough for living, while oxygen is essential one.
How much helium is in a helium tank?
The amount of helium in a helium tank can vary depending on the size of the tank. Common sizes range from small disposable tanks with around 8-14 cubic feet of helium, to larger refillable tanks with capacities of 100 cubic feet or more.
Where you can find helium from your surrounding?
Air is a mixture of gases in which helium is present in atmosphere.It is mostly present in oxygen tanks used by sea divers and in balloons.
Why do scuba divers need to bring oxygen tanks while fishes do not?
Because fish have gills and can breathe under water and humans do not
What helps a diver breath?
Divers wear tanks full of oxygen to help them breathe while they are under water. When the tanks start to get empty, they resurface.
Are scuba tanks hydraulic or pneumatic?
SCUBA tanks are metal (usually steel or aluminum) that are filled with compressed air. This is loosely related to a pneumatic system.
What is an example sentence for the word tanks?
Hide behind those water tanks. The scuba tanks are filled and ready to go.
If Air helium in balloons oxygen in a tank it is?
Helium in balloons is used primarily for buoyancy and does not support human respiration. Oxygen in tanks is used for breathing purposes as it is essential for human survival. The two gases serve different purposes and should not be interchanged.
