Atomic Symbol 2 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 2?

The answer is Helium (He). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Helium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Helium Overview

Atomic Symbol

He (Helium)

Description

Light, odorless, colorless, tasteless inert gas. Second most abundant element in the universe. Sixth most abundant in the earth's atmosphere.

Sources

Found in natural gas deposits & in the air (5 parts per billion) Constantly lost to space; replenished by radioactive decay (alpha particles).

State at 20 °C

gas

Uses

Used in balloons, deep sea diving & welding. Also used in very low temperature research.

Name Origin

Greek: hêlios (sun).

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir William Ramsey, Nils Langet, P.T.Cleve

Year: 1895

Location: Scotland/Sweden

Atomic Number

2

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

4,002602

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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