If a lighted splint is brought to the mouth of a test tube containing H2, it will burn with a “pop sound”.
Uses of Hydrogen
- In the production of ammonia in the Haber process.
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- For filling balloons because it is the lightest gas.
- Used as fuel in rockets.
NB: - H2 is the only fuel that does not cause pollution
- This fuel or artificial petrol is gotten from oil and powdered coal.