| Origin of Name |
From the Greek words hudôr, meaning water and gennan, meaning to
generate |
| Date and Place of Discovery |
1766 in England and in France |
| Discovered by |
Henry
Cavendish and Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier |
| Common Compounds |
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| Interesting facts |
- It is the most abundant element in the universe. It makes up 90% of all atoms.
- It can be found in abundance in stars and gas giant planets like Jupiter.
- It plays an important role in the powering of the universe through proton-proton reactions.
- The United States produces about 3 billion cubic feet of hydrogen per year.
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| Common Uses |
- Hydrogenation of fats and oils
- Methanol production
- Rocket fuel
- Welding
- Hydrochloric acid
- Reducing metallic ores
- Filling balloons
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