why are noble gases used for lightbulbs?

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why are noble gases used for lightbulbs?

2007-03-23 06:56:42 · 3 answers · asked by leroy b 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Noble gases are inert therefore they will not react with the filament and shorten its life.

2007-03-23 07:59:18 · answer #1 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

to avoid oxidation and prolong the life of tungsten filament.

2007-03-23 14:46:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

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2007-03-23 14:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋