Electric bulbs are usually filled with chemically inactive ______ gases

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  1. Nitrogen and oxygen
  2. Nitrogen and argon
  3. Nitrogen and carbon monoxide
  4. Nitrogen and carbon-dioxide

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Option 2 : Nitrogen and argon
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CONCEPT

  • Electric bulb: It is an electric device that converts electric energy into heat and light energy.
    • it is generally made of glass with inert gases filled in it (Nitrogen and argon).
    • The filament is made of tungsten which has a very high melting point.

EXPLANATION:

  • The closed glass chamber of the electric bulb contains an inactive (inert) gas, Argon.
  • The glass chamber can’t be filled with air as the presence of oxygen will cause the filament to burn, i.e. react with oxygen.
  • The glass chamber can’t be made vacuum. As in vacuum conditions, the filament will evaporate because of very high temperature, making the bulb unusable.
  • The inert gas within the bulb will maintain a particular pressure, preventing the filament from evaporating. 
  • Nitrogen is also used like argon. Therefore option 2 is correct.
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