Discussion :: Chemistry
- Hydrogen is not found in atmosphere because
A.
It is highly inflammable |
B.
It is the lightest gas |
C.
It is absorbed by plants |
D.
It immediately combines with oxygen to form water |
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
Hydrogen is a chemical element with symbol H and atomic number 1. With an average atomic weight of 1.00794 u (1.007825 u for hydrogen-1), hydrogen is the lightest element and its monatomic form (H1) is the most abundant chemical substance, constituting roughly 75% of the Universe’s baryonic mass. Nonremnant stars are mainly composed of hydrogen in its plasma state. Air is the name given to the atmosphere used in breathing and photosynthesis. Dry air contains roughly (by volume) 78.09% nitrogen, 20.95% oxygen, 0.93% argon, 0.039% carbon dioxide, and small amounts of other gases. Air also contains a variable amount of water vapor, on average around 1%. Naturally occurring atomic hydrogen is rare on Earth because hydrogen readily forms covalent compounds with most elements and is present in the water molecule and in most organic compounds.
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