0-9 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w y z search

TeachMeFinance.com - explain Hydrogen Hydrogen The term 'Hydrogen' as it applies to the area of space can be defined as 'The lightest and most abundant element. A hydrogen atom consists of one proton and one electron. A hydrogen nucleus is just a single proton. Hydrogen composes about 75 percent of the Sun but only a tiny fraction of the Earth'. The term 'Hydrogen' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' The lightest of all gases, occurring chiefly in combination with oxygen in water; exists also in acids, bases, alcohols, petroleum, and other hydrocarbons'. Previous 5 Terms: Hydroelectric plant Hydroelectric power hydroelectric power water use Hydroelectric unit (hydrounit) Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) Next 5 Terms: hydrogenic Hydrogeochemistry Hydrogeologic conditions Hydrogeologic cycle Hydrogeologist About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.