AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

PH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the symbol for hydrogen?
A
Hy
B
H
C
He
D
Ho
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -H is the atomic symbol of hydrogen. It signifies that hydrogen contains one atom. The symbol H represents one mole of hydrogen, 1 mole of H = 022 × 10 23 atoms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hydrogen has a molar mass of 1 and it’s molecular formula is H2. Hydrogen, H, is the lightest element with the atomic number 1. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and highly flammable gas with the molecular formula H2.

Detailed explanation-3: -So two hydrogen atoms share their electrons by bonding. This is called covalent bonding. You will learn about it in detail in your upcoming classes. Thus, hydrogen is H2 instead of H, as atomic hydrogen is highly unstable and Do not exist in normal conditions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chemical symbol of hydrogen is H2.

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