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Hydrogen

Hydrogen is unlike any other element and is regarded as legend by most. He is essential for all life and makes up 75% of the visible universe. Being such an important element, hydrogen belongs to his own group. In a way, ne could call him a loner but in reality he is bonded to other elements such as oxygen and carbon.  

 

 

 

Every seemingly complex element can trace part of their chemical make up to hydrogen due to his simple atomic structure of one proton and one electron. His movements are swift because at room temperature he is a gas. Hydrogen very low melting and boiling points, so he typically keeps his cool when coming into contact with oxygen. 

 

Atomic Radii: 53pm 

Melting Point: -259.34°C

Boiling Point: -259.34°C

Applications:

  • Weather Balloons

  • Hydrogen Fuel Cells

  • Water

 

 

 

 

 

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