Facts about the
Definition of the Element Hydrogen
The Element Hydrogen is defined as...
A colorless, highly flammable gaseous element, the lightest of all
gases and the most abundant element in the universe. Used in the
production of synthetic ammonia and methanol, in petroleum
refining, in the hydrogenation of organic materials, as a reducing
atmosphere, in oxy-hydrogen torches, and in rocket fuels. The most common uses of Hydrogen are
in Hydrogen Peroxide, H Bomb, Fuel Cells, Fuel, Hydrogen
Generators, Hydrogen Powered Cars.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Hydrogen
What are the origins of the word Hydrogen ?
Hydrogen is French for water-maker, from the Greek word hudor
meaning "water" and gennen meaning to "generate".
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Hydrogen
Hydrogen is classified as an element in the 'Non-metals' section
which can be located in groups 14,15 and 16 of the Periodic Table.
Non-metals are not easily able to conduct electricity or heat and
do not reflect light . Non-metallic elements are very brittle, and
cannot be rolled into wires or pounded into sheets. Non-metallic
elements exist, at room temperature, in two of the three states of
matter : gases (such as oxygen) and solids (such as carbon).
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Hydrogen
Hydrogen was discovered by Henry Cavendish in 1776.
Occurrence of the
element Hydrogen in
the Atmosphere
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. It makes up
to 75% of normal matter by mass and over 90% by number of atoms.
Found in abundance in stars and giant gas planets. It is fourteen
and a half times lighter than air. The most common source for this
element on earth is water which is composed two parts hydrogen to
one part oxygen (H2O).
Common Uses of
Hydrogen
Hydrogen Peroxide, H Bomb, Fuel Cells, Fuel, Hydrogen Generators,
Hydrogen Powered Cars.
The Properties of the Element Hydrogen
Name of Element : Hydrogen
Symbol of Element : H
Atomic Number of Hydrogen : 1
Atomic Weight 1.0079
Melting Point: 259.14°C
Boiling Point: 252.87°C
Color of Hydrogen : Colourless
The element Hydrogen and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Hydrogen on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Hydrogen for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Hydrogen with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Hydrogen element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Hydrogen element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. Hydrogen was discovered by Henry Cavendish in 1776. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Hydrogen is
just one element that can be found.
