Hydrogen

Hydrogen is the chemical element with the symbol H and atomic number 1. It is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe, constituting about 75% of its elemental mass. In its most common form, hydrogen exists as a diatomic molecule (H2), which is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas . Hydrogen is highly reactive and can form compounds with almost all other elements. It is used in a wide range of industrial applications, such as in the production of ammonia for fertilizers, in petroleum refining, and in the manufacture of various chemicals. It is also used as a fuel for vehicles, either in its pure form or as a component of other fuels like natural gas. Hydrogen has attracted attention in recent years as a potential clean energy source. When hydrogen is burned or reacted with oxygen in a fuel cell, it produces only water and releases a significant amount of energy. However, the production of hydrogen itself often involves the use of fossil fuels, so it is not ...