Element Name: HydrogenAtomic Symbol: HAtomic Number: 1Atomic Weight: 1.00794Standard State of Matter: Gas at 298 KDensity: 0.00008988 grams per cubic centimeter Like electricity, hydrogen is a second source of energy. It stores and carries energy produced from other resources like fossil fuels, water and biomass. Scientist have been producing hydrogen for years before it was even recognized as a element. Written records indicate that Robert Boyle produced hydrogen gas as early as 1671 while experimenting with irons and acids. Hydrogen was first recognized as a distinct element by Henry Cavendish in 1766. From the Greek words hydro and genes, which together means "water forming".
Hydrogen is a raw fuel that most stars 'burn' to produce energy. The same process is being studied as a possible power source to use on Earth. Hydrogen is used by industries refining, treating metals and processing foods. Hydrogen is added to fats and oils, like peanut oil, a process called hydrogneation. Large amounts of hydrogen are combined with nitrogen from the air to produce ammonia, a process called the Haber Process.
Winter, Mark. "Hydrogen | Essential Information." WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements. The University of Sheffeild, 1993-2011. Web. 31 Sept. 2011. http://www.webelements.com/hydrogen/.
Element Name: HydrogenAtomic Symbol: HAtomic Number: 1Atomic Weight: 1.00794Standard State of Matter: Gas at 298 KDensity: 0.00008988 grams per cubic centimeter
Like electricity, hydrogen is a second source of energy. It stores and carries energy produced from other resources like fossil fuels, water and biomass. Scientist have been producing hydrogen for years before it was even recognized as a element. Written records indicate that Robert Boyle produced hydrogen gas as early as 1671 while experimenting with irons and acids. Hydrogen was first recognized as a distinct element by Henry Cavendish in 1766. From the Greek words hydro and genes, which together means "water forming".
Hydrogen is a raw fuel that most stars 'burn' to produce energy. The same process is being studied as a possible power source to use on Earth. Hydrogen is used by industries refining, treating metals and processing foods. Hydrogen is added to fats and oils, like peanut oil, a process called hydrogneation. Large amounts of hydrogen are combined with nitrogen from the air to produce ammonia, a process called the Haber Process.
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