helium


 * Element Name**: Helium


 * Element Symbol**: He


 * Atomic Mass**: 4[[image:Helium_michael.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]][[image:helium.gif width="287" height="214" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number**: 2


 * Protons**: 2


 * Electrons**: 2


 * Discovery:** 1868 Pierre Tanssen and Noman Lockyer


 * How it Was Named**: from the greak god for the sun and the name is Helios


 * State of Matter**: Gas


 * Melting Point**: -272.20°C


 * Boling Point**: -268.93°C


 * Characteristics**: Colorless, odorless, changes human voice


 * Uses of Element**: To fill up balloons and air ships


 * Interesting Facts:** It cools down supper conducting magnets!

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