Atomic Mass H (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical properties, even Hydrogen. But how do we know how much does a H atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say H, we can open any periodic table and search for Hydrogen.

In the case of Hydrogen the answer is 1,00794. However there is a lot of funny facts about Hydrogen that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Hydrogen Overview

H Atomic Mass

1,00794

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Atomic Symbol

H (Hydrogen)

Name Origin

Greek: hydro (water) and genes (generate)

Description

Tasteless, colorless, odorless gas. The most abundant element in the universe. Tenth most abundant element in the earth's crust.

Atomic Number

1

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Gas

Discovery

Discovered By: Henry Cavendish

Year: 1766

Location: England

Uses

Most hydrogen is used in the production of ammonia. Also used in balloons and in metal refining. Also used as fuel in rockets. Its two heavier isotopes are: deuterium (D) and tritium (T) used respectively for nuclear fission and fusion.

Sources

Commercial quantities are produced by reacting superheated steam with methane or carbon. In lab work from reaction of metals with acid solutions or electrolysis.

Want to learn more details and data about Hydrogen (H)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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