Which one of the following is also called Stranger Gas?

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Q: 114 (IAS/2008)
Which one of the following is also called Stranger Gas?

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Science

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IAS

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{'stranger gas': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'nitrous oxide': [2, 0, 3, 8], 'neon': [1, 0, 1, 3], 'xenon': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'argon': [2, 0, 3, 6]}

Xenon, depicted as option 3, is also commonly referred to as the "Stranger Gas." This nickname comes from the Greek word `Xenos,` which translates to `stranger.` Xenon is a noble gas that is odorless, colorless, heavy, and unreactive under normal circumstances.

Options 1 and 2, Argon and Neon, are both noble gases as well but are not referred to as the "Stranger Gas." Argon is the third-most abundant gas in the Earth`s atmosphere while Neon is the fifth most abundant.

Option 4, Nitrous Oxide, is not a noble gas and isn`t referred to as the `Stranger Gas` either. Nitrous Oxide is a chemical compound used in surgery and dentistry for its anesthetic and pain reducing effects. It`s also used in engines to increase their power output.

Overall, all the options are gaseous substances with different characteristics and uses, but only Xenon carries the name "Stranger Gas".

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