Helium

Helium (Aiden Coleman) (Edited by: Zacory Shakespear and miles)


 * Atomic Number:** 2[[image:helium.GIF width="327" height="353" align="right"]]
 * Atomic Weight:** 4.002602
 * Melting Point:** 0.95 K (-272.2°C or -458.0°F)
 * Boiling Point:** 4.22 K (-268.93°C or -452.07°F)
 * Density:** 0.0001785 grams per cubic centimeter
 * Phase at Room Temperature:** Gas
 * Element Classification:** Non-metal
 * Period Number:** 1
 * Group Number:** 18
 * Group Name:** Noble Gas

Helium is what makes balloons float. It is also very good with toast. Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe. It is fused in the hearts of young stars through the fusion of hydrogen isotopes. Because of this, it is present in all stars.