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The mass of hydrogen in the sun is 2 x 10 to the power of 30 kg and burning just 1 hydrogen atom gives off 2.86 x 10 to the power of 8 energy. How long will the hydrogen last in second and years?
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∙ 13y ago
The question gives no information related to the rate of hydrogen consumption ...
i.e. how often a hydrogen atom is "burned". That's the number we still need in
order to answer the question, and we don't really need to know the energy released.
(The question seemed to be driving toward asking the total energy available
in that number of hydrogen atoms, but then it took a sudden turn in another
direction.)
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∙ 13y ago
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Is hydrogen a natural or synthetic element?
No, since there is little or no free hydrogen on Earth. (plenty in the sun, and it is a natural resource there.) There is bound hydrogen on Earth (mostly water), but the energy required to extract it is greater than the energy it gives up in burning.
What chemical reaction takes place when a rocket takes off?
Rockets with today's technology will burn a fuel. That means that chemical energy is converted into heat; when the gases of the burning fuel get out of the rocket, the heat energy is converted into kinetic (movement) energy.
What is the smallest atom in the second row of periodic table?
The smallest element known to man is Hydrogen (H).
Could you give a chemical test to differentiate between oxygen and hydrogen?
Suppose you have 2 beakers. One with hydrogen and the other with oxygen. Put a thin burning wooden stick in each of the beakers. If the stick burns more violently and gives much more heat, you're sure that the one you picked is the one with oxygen. If you put a burning stick into hydrogen the gas will ignite.
How do stars like the sun create energy that is later radiated away into space?
The energy comes from "nuclear fusion". Stars like the Sun create helium from hydrogen by this method, and that gives out energy. That's how the Sun creates energy.
How does burning hydrogen not pollute the atmosphere?
Burning hydrogen involves using heat to start combustion of hydrogen which oxidises hydrogen. The same goes for burning carbohydrates (metabolism). Oxidising hydrogen gives us H2O and, well, water isn't a pollutant.
What type of energy is given off by burning coal?
when burning coal it gives off heat energy
What energy does burning coal give?
Burning coal gives heat (thermal), light and sound energy.
Is hydrogen a natural or synthetic element?
No, since there is little or no free hydrogen on Earth. (plenty in the sun, and it is a natural resource there.) There is bound hydrogen on Earth (mostly water), but the energy required to extract it is greater than the energy it gives up in burning.
Is hydrogen noncombustible and non supporter of combustion?
Hydrogen is a highly combustible gas where it gives a unique 'pop' sound while burning.
What is the fuel that gives the Sun its energy?
Fusion of hydrogen into helium
What does it mean when a person gives off a burning energy?
It means they're on fire.
What is a burn?
it is a burning stick used to test for the presence of hydrogen. it gives a 'pop' sound and then extinguishes in the presence of hydrogen.
What process gives the sun its energy?
Fusion at the core of the sun is the process that gives the sun its energy. Fusion is the same process found in the explosion of a hydrogen bomb.
What organelle uses energy?
The mitochondria "gives" energy, [oxidizes hydrogen to form water and ATP] (and the chloroplast) All the rest use it.
What chemical reaction takes place when a rocket takes off?
Rockets with today's technology will burn a fuel. That means that chemical energy is converted into heat; when the gases of the burning fuel get out of the rocket, the heat energy is converted into kinetic (movement) energy.
What organelle uses releases energy?
The mitochondria "gives" energy, [oxidizes hydrogen to form water and ATP] (and the chloroplast) All the rest use it.
