4 FAQs about What is hydrogen gas

Is hydrogen a clean fuel?

Hydrogen is a clean fuel that, when consumed in a fuel cell, produces only water. Hydrogen can be produced from a variety of domestic resources, such as natural gas, nuclear power, biomass, and renewable power like solar and wind. These qualities make it an attractive fuel option for transportation and electricity generation applications.

Is hydrogen a gas or a molecule?

It's the most abundant chemical element, estimated to contribute 75% of the mass of the universe. Here on earth, vast numbers of hydrogen atoms are contained in water, plants, animals and, of course, humans. But while it's present in nearly all molecules in living things, it's very scarce as a gas – less than one part per million by volume.

What is hydrogen combined with oxygen?

Hydrogen combined with oxygen is water (H 2 O). Hydrogen combined with carbon forms different compounds—or hydrocarbons—that are found in natural gas, coal, and petroleum. The sun is essentially a giant ball of hydrogen gas undergoing fusion into helium gas. This process causes the sun to produce vast amounts of energy. Source: NASA (public domain)

Is hydrogen a combustible gas?

Under standard conditions, hydrogen is a gas of diatomic molecules with the formula H2, called dihydrogen, or sometimes hydrogen gas, molecular hydrogen, or simply hydrogen. Dihydrogen is colorless, odorless, non-toxic, and highly combustible.

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