In deep-sea diving, divers use a mixture of gases consisting of oxygen and
A. Hydrogen
B. Nitrogen
C. Argon
D. Helium
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Air is not the "ideal" breathing mixture for diving as with a concentration of approximately 79 percent nitrogen, compressed air poses two potential problems for all divers: susceptibility to nitrogen narcosis and at deeper depths; and decompression sickness. So divers use Nitrox, a gaseous mixture of nitrogen and oxygen. It is also known as ‘Enriched Air.’This Question Belongs to General Knowledge >> Chemistry
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Helium is correct
Oxygen and helium used in deep sea diver because helium is not mixed with blood and also helium is low weight. Right answer is Helium.
Its oxygen and helium which is used in deep sea divers