This sheet provides a concise
explanation of what hydrogen is, its chemical properties,
including the three isotopes and its natural abundance and
sources. The uses of hydrogen are also briefly discussed, and
the methods of hydrogen gas production are listed.
Educational Value
Statement
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Describes properties of
elemental hydrogen and its position in the periodic
table.
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Illustrates the atomic
structure of hydrogen isotopes and links number of protons
and neutrons to hydrogen isotope properties.
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Explains the properties and
abundance of hydrogen as a diatomic gas and part of
numerous compounds.
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Describes the various uses
of hydrogen gas, including biological and commercial
uses.
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List the processes that can
be used to produce hydrogen.
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Can be downloaded as a PDF
File.
Key Learning Objectives
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Students describe
properties of hydrogen.
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Students identify the
hydrogen isotopes by their names and the number of protons
and neutrons.
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Students can understand
that there are many different uses for hydrogen and that it
has potential as a clean energy source.
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Students can understand
that there are many different processes that hydrogen gas
can be produced.
Strands
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Science Understanding:
Chemical sciences
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Science as a Human
Endeavour: Use and influence of science.