How did the universe begin? How does hydrogen keep the sun hot? What does hydrogenated mean? Find out the answers to these and other fascinating questions in this book. This book explores the amazing sequence of events that led to the formation of hydrogen and how it is the building block of the universe. It describes hydrogen’s discovery, properties, and its huge potential as an energy resource. Water, hydrogen’s most important compound, is looked at in many contexts. This book clearly explains the differences between acids and alkalis and covers their various uses. It examines the huge family of hydrocarbons, as well as the special nature of hydrogen bonds.
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This series uses a common or well-known element to look at the groups of the periodic table and to show the similarities and differences between elements. It uses full-colour illustration of the periodic table and shows the chemical symbol for each element in place, alongside its neighbours. Chemical formulae for common compounds are also shown. Information boxes and tables contain listings of facts and figures. Chemical reactions are interpreted as word equations, and timelines chart the history and discovery of the elements.
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