Hydrogen
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Family, Valence Electron Configuration
Physical Properties
Chemical Reactivity concerning electrons
H2 is produced in chemistry and biology laboratories, often as a by-product of other reactions; in industry for the hydrogenation of unsaturated substrates; and in nature as a means of expelling reducing equivalents in biochemical reactions.
Periodic Map that points to where family is located.
5 Uses of Hydrogen
Fuel: Hydrogen can be used as a fuel.
Petroleum: Hydrogen gas is used in the processing of petroleum products to break down crude oil into fuel oil, gasoline and such.
Fertilizer: Hydrogen is important in creating ammonia (NH3) for use in making fertilizer.
Food and fat: Hydrogen gas is used as a hydrogenating agent to for polyunsaturated fats, such as used in margarine. But it is also used in making unhealthy trans-fats that are often used in cookies and other goods.
Acids and bases: Hydrogen atoms are in every acid and base. Hydrogen gas is sometimes used directly to create an acid.