Hydrogen Molecule in 3D: H₂ Structure and Facts
Hydrogen gas is two hydrogen atoms sharing a pair of electrons, the smallest and lightest molecule there is. Hydrogen is also the most common element in the universe. In Molecule Studio you can spin the hydrogen molecule, zoom in on each atom and measure its bonds.
Explore in 3DHydrogen quick facts
| Chemical formula | H₂ |
|---|---|
| Molar mass | 2.02 g/mol |
| Atoms in one molecule | 2 |
| Shape | Linear (two atoms) |
| Group | Gases |
What is hydrogen used for?
- Making ammonia
- Fuel cells and rocket fuel
- Processing oils and fuels
Interesting facts about hydrogen
- It is the lightest of all gases.
- Hydrogen is the most common element in the universe.
- Burning hydrogen produces only water.
- Stars like the Sun shine by fusing hydrogen into helium.
What you can do in 3D
Turn the molecule to see it from every side, switch between ball and stick, space filling and wire views, and tap atoms to measure bond lengths and angles.
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Hydrogen questions
What is the formula of hydrogen gas?
H2: two hydrogen atoms joined by a single bond.
Why is hydrogen used as a fuel?
It releases a lot of energy and burns to form only water.
Is hydrogen the lightest gas?
Yes. Hydrogen gas is the lightest substance of all.
Where is hydrogen found?
On Earth mostly in water and living things, and in space it makes up most of the stars.
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