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Hydrogen on the Periodic Table
Characteristics:
- 1 proton + 1 electron
- Colorless gas
- 3 isotopes: Protium, Deuterium, and Tritium
- Hydrogen makes up about 75% of all matter in the universe
- Found in water, stars, and every living organism
- Tiny amounts of hydrogen exist in the atmosphere
In 1766, Henry Cavendish discovered hydrogen as a discrete substance, by naming the gas from a metal-acid reaction "inflammable air".
Uses:
Fuel cells powered by hydrogen are being used for busses and cars that are polluten free. It is also used to produce ammonia for fertalizer, and to form fats (ex: margarine). Hydrogen is used in the glass industry to help make sheets of glass flat. Rocket fuel is oxygen and hydrogen combined to form a big reaction so they can travel long distances in short time periods.
Thermonuclear bombs (also known as hydrogen bombs) are made of hydrogen isotopes and under high temperatures, go through nuclear fusion to produce helium, producing a huge explosion.
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