About Hydrogen
Hydrogen is the chemical element with the symbol H and atomic number 1. It is the lightest element on the periodic table.
Hydrogen is the most abundant chemical substance in the universe, constituting roughly 75% of all baryonic mass.
It plays a vital role in the universe and is central to the chemistry of life.
Interesting Facts
- Hydrogen is not usually found in its monoatomic state on Earth as it forms diatomic molecules (H2).
- It is used in fuel cells to generate clean electricity.
- Hydrogen is a major component of stars in their main sequence, including our Sun.
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