By: Mr. Gondek
Hydrogen Background
 Discovered in 1766 by
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Henry Cavendish
Name means: to
generate water
First element on the
periodic table
Most abundant
element in the
universe!
Used in many reactions
to make energy
Periodic Table Information
Symbol: H
Atomic #: 1
Atomic Mass: 1.008
Protons: 1
Electrons: 1
Neutrons: 0
Classification: Non-metal
Configuration: 1s1
Where its found and in what form
 Hydrogen is found in
almost everything in the
universe! From the sun
to water hydrogen is in
nearly everything. That
makes it the most
abundant element in the
universe.
 Hydrogen is found at a
Gas at room
temperature, not liquid
like some would think.
Physical Facts:
Melting Point in
Kelvin/
Farenheight
Boiling Point
Density
Abundance in
earth’s Crust
13.81° K
20.28° K
0.00008988 g/cm3
1,400 parts per
million by weight
-434.81° F
423.17° K
Uses
 Hydrogen is used in the
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production of ammonia
Used in hydrogenation, which
means hydrogen is added to
unsaturated oil to keep fat from
becoming old and stale
Used in metal refining,
removing unwanted elements
Liquid hydrogen is used as fuel
for rockets that have sent Space
Shuttles into space
Hydrogen is also used in
hydrogen powered cars and
Sources
 http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele001.html
 http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/h.html
 http://www.chemicool.com/elements/hydrogen.html
 http://periodictable.com/Elements/001/index.html
 http://braymac.edu.glogster.com/hydrogen/