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Lesson Introduction

  • 1.Hydrogen is an element; it exists naturally as a molecule. Each hydrogen molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms.

  • 2. In petrol and diesel cars, the burning of fuel produces carbon dioxide and water. Extra carbon dioxide in the air promotes global warming.

    3. In petrol and diesel cars, the burning of fuel produces carbon dioxide and water. Extra carbon dioxide in the air promotes global warming.

    4. In  cars hydrogen reacts with oxygen in a fuel cell, making electricity to run the car. The only waste product of this process is water vapour.