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Quiz about Hydrogen
Quiz about Hydrogen

Hydrogen Trivia Quiz


About the element hydrogen.

A multiple-choice quiz by TonyTheDad. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
TonyTheDad
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
31,535
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
3 / 5
Plays
3010
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Question 1 of 5
1. 'Hydrogen' means: Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. When was hydrogen recognized as a distinct substance? Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. Hydrogen's isotopes are the only ones that have distinct names. Which of the following is NOT an isotope of hydrogen? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. How much of the mass of the observable universe is made of hydrogen? Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. A cubic foot of hydrogen in a balloon will lift about how much weight? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'Hydrogen' means:

Answer: water forming

Gr. hydro, water, and genes, forming
2. When was hydrogen recognized as a distinct substance?

Answer: 1766

It was recognized as a distinct substance by Cavendish in 1766.
3. Hydrogen's isotopes are the only ones that have distinct names. Which of the following is NOT an isotope of hydrogen?

Answer: Dilithium

Protium is hydrogen with only a proton in its nucleus. Deuterium has a proton and neutron. Tritium has a proton and two neutrons. Dilithium is the fictional substance on "Star Trek" that is an essential component of their warp drive.
4. How much of the mass of the observable universe is made of hydrogen?

Answer: 75 percent

90 percent of atoms are hydrogen, but on a mass basis they compose 75 percent of the universe's mass. (These figures do not reflect "dark matter" theory.)
5. A cubic foot of hydrogen in a balloon will lift about how much weight?

Answer: 1 ounce

The lifting power of 1 cubic foot of hydrogen gas is about 0.07 lb at 0C, 760 mm pressure.
Source: Author TonyTheDad

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