Interesting facts about atoms and molecules

Facts

  • 98% of the universe is hydrogen (\(H_2\)) and helium (\(He\))
  • Molecules properties are very different from atoms
    • Hydrogen (\(H_2\)) is flammable, oxygen (\(O_2\)) helps others burn, and whereas water (\(H_2O\)) extinguishes fire !! :astonished:
    • Sodium (\(Na\)) is explosive metal, clorine (\(Cl_2\)) is a deadly gas, and together they form table salt (\(NaCl\)) !! :astonished:
  • Carbon can form more molecules than all other elements combined

References

Neil deGrasse Tyson, StarTalk




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