Question

Where do we find Hydrogen?

Answer 1

Hydrogen:

• Hydrogen$\left(\mathrm{H}\right)$ is the first element in the periodic table and the lightest metal known.
• The atomic number of Hydrogen is 1 and the Electronic configuration of Hydrogen is $1{\mathrm{s}}^1$.
• It exists mainly as molecular Hydrogen$\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\right)$named Dihydrogen.

Occurrence of hydrogen:

• It is the most abundant element in the Universe (about 70% of the total mass of the Universe) and is also very common on the Earth.
• In a free state, Hydrogen is present in the Gases of the Volcano and the outer atmosphere of the Sun and other stars of the Universe.
• About half of the Mass of the Sun and some other stars is due to Hydrogen.
• Jupiter and Saturn mainly consist of Hydrogen.
• Hydrogen is the third most abundant element on the Earth.
• On the Earth, Hydrogen is present in several components as with a Combination of Oxygen it forms Water$\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)$, Carbon, Sulphur, Nitrogen, and Halogens in the form of Organic matter in plant and animal tissues, Carbohydrate, proteins, etc.
• Apart from this Hydrogen is also present in the Mineral kingdom e.g Coal, Petroleum, oil, Natural gas, etc.