Which one will give a hydrogen

Thread starter transgalactic
Start date Feb 25, 2009
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Hydrogen

In summary, the most common sources of hydrogen include water, fossil fuels, and biomass, and it can also be produced through electrolysis or as a byproduct of certain industrial processes. The most efficient way to produce hydrogen is through steam methane reforming, but this process is not sustainable in the long term due to greenhouse gas emissions. However, renewable energy sources can be used to produce hydrogen through electrolysis, which has no greenhouse gas emissions. Hydrogen can be used as a fuel in fuel cells or burned in internal combustion engines, and it has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the production and storage of hydrogen can be costly and there is a lack of infrastructure for widespread use.

Feb 25, 2009

transgalactic

how to know which of these substances will act as an acid
and which one will act as a base??

case A:
CHOOH +H_2O

case B:
NH_3 +H_2O

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Feb 25, 2009

danago

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Do you know the systematic name of the first substance? Thats a give away ;)

Feb 26, 2009

transgalactic

i don't know there names
but i do know that what act as an acid
in one of them
?

1. What are the different sources of hydrogen?

The most common sources of hydrogen include water, fossil fuels, and biomass. Hydrogen can also be produced through electrolysis of water, or as a byproduct of certain industrial processes.

2. What is the most efficient way to produce hydrogen?

The most efficient way to produce hydrogen is through steam methane reforming, where natural gas is reacted with steam to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide. However, this process also produces greenhouse gases and is not considered sustainable in the long term.

3. Can renewable energy sources be used to produce hydrogen?

Yes, renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power can be used to produce hydrogen through electrolysis of water. This process is considered more sustainable and has no greenhouse gas emissions.

4. How is hydrogen used as a fuel?

Hydrogen can be used as a fuel in fuel cells, where it reacts with oxygen to produce electricity and water. It can also be burned in internal combustion engines, similar to gasoline or diesel.

5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using hydrogen as a fuel?

The advantages of using hydrogen as a fuel include its abundance, clean burning properties, and potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the production and storage of hydrogen can be costly and there is currently a lack of infrastructure for widespread use.