To help deep-sea divers breathe, they carry cylinders of oxygen mixed with
- A. chlorine
- B. helium ✓
- C. nitrogen
- D. ozone
Correct Answer: B. helium
Explanation
Deep-sea divers use a mixture of oxygen and helium (Heliox) in their cylinders to avoid nitrogen narcosis and the toxic effects of high-pressure gases.
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