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WARLORDTF
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Can someone please inform me of the chemical, atomic and physical properties of Hydrogen Deuterium and trituim in both the atomic form and in the compund for of H20, D20 an T20.
Thx
Thx
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In summary, Hydrogen Deuterium and Tritium have similar chemical properties, with deuterium molecules not absorbing radio waves. Deuterium can bond with other isotopes in compounds such as H20, D20, and T20. Tritium's properties are unknown.
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Ed Aboud
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I hope this isn't a homework question.
Try this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_isotopes
It should answer all your questions.
Try this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_isotopes
It should answer all your questions.
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WARLORDTF
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My question (sorry as I was half asleep by that point) is, can H20 bond with D20 molecules AND can you hase H-D bonding instead of H-H Bonding and if so could you have D-T T-H etc... bonding...
p.s. this is not a homework question as i would find it strange that the properties of the isotopes of Hydrogen would come up on my GCSE course. :rofl:
p.s. this is not a homework question as i would find it strange that the properties of the isotopes of Hydrogen would come up on my GCSE course. :rofl:
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Spirochete
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Chemically, deuterium behaves almost exactly like hydrogen. So it's definitely possible to have deuterium atoms involved in the compounds you mentioned. The most important practical difference between regular hydrogen and deuterium is that deuterium molecules don't absorb radio waves and consequently don't show up during nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) imaging. This is because they have an even number of protons+neutrons in the nucleus, as opposed to regular hydrogen which has an odd number (just one proton).
I don't know anything about Tritium so I can't help you there.
I don't know anything about Tritium so I can't help you there.
1. What is the difference between Hydrogen, Deuterium, and Tritium?
Hydrogen, Deuterium, and Tritium are all isotopes of the element hydrogen. The only difference between them is the number of neutrons in their nucleus. Hydrogen has 1 proton and 0 neutrons, Deuterium has 1 proton and 1 neutron, and Tritium has 1 proton and 2 neutrons.
2. What are the properties of Hydrogen, Deuterium, and Tritium?
Hydrogen, Deuterium, and Tritium all have similar chemical properties because they all have the same number of electrons. However, their physical properties, such as boiling point and density, differ due to the difference in mass caused by the varying number of neutrons.
3. What are the common uses of Deuterium and Tritium?
Deuterium is commonly used in nuclear power plants as a fuel for nuclear reactors. It is also used in nuclear weapons and as a tracer in scientific research. Tritium is used in the production of self-luminous exit signs, as well as in nuclear weapons and experimental fusion reactors.
4. Is Deuterium or Tritium radioactive?
Deuterium is not radioactive, as it has a stable nucleus. However, Tritium is radioactive and gives off beta particles as it decays. This makes it useful for certain applications, but also potentially hazardous to humans if not handled properly.
5. How are Hydrogen, Deuterium, and Tritium produced?
Hydrogen, Deuterium, and Tritium can all be produced through different methods. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and can be found in water and other compounds. Deuterium and Tritium can be produced through the fusion of hydrogen atoms, either in the sun or in a controlled nuclear reactor.
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