The affect Noble Gases have on the human body
The noble gases are the six elements that encompass Group 18 on the periodic table. The noble gases are helium (He), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe), and radon (Rn). Tthis family of elements was once known as the rare gases. This lack of reactivity has led to a second name by which they are sometimes known—the inert gases.
Argon- Argon is inert meaning it is nonreactive. Argon when inhaled in large quantities can cause dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, and death. Death may result from the loss of consciousness or lack of judgement. When a person is at low oxygen concentration, loss of consciousness and death may occur without a warning.
Helium- Helium can enter the body through inhalation. When inhaled, the body will experience symptoms such as high voice, dizziness, dullness, headache, and suffocation. If the skin or eyes come in contact with helium in liquid form, the body will get frostbite.
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Krypton- Krypton is another inert gas. When inhaled the body will experience dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, and death if taken in a large quantity. Errors in judgment, confusion, or loss of consciousness may result in death that can occur unexpectedly at low oxygen concentration.