Group Number of Helium (& Uses, Sources ... rev. 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has a group name assigned, even Helium. But how do we know what is the group name for an atom of He?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol (or name), let's say He, we can open any periodic table and search for Helium. If the periodic table is complete just scroll up and read the number on the top (from 1 to 18).

In the case of Helium the group number is 18. However there is a lot of funny facts about Helium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Helium Overview

Helium Group Number

18

Atomic Number

2

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

4,002602

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

He

Name Origin

Greek: hêlios (sun).

Description

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

State at 20 °C

gas

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir William Ramsey, Nils Langet, P.T.Cleve
Year: 1895
Location: Scotland/Sweden

Uses

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

Sources

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

Want to learn more details and data about Helium (He)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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