Which isotope of hydrogen is also known as heavy hydrogen? (2020)

Practice Questions

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Which isotope of hydrogen is also known as heavy hydrogen? (2020)
  1. Protium
  2. Deuterium
  3. Tritium
  4. Hydrogen-1

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which isotope of hydrogen is also known as heavy hydrogen? (2020)
  • Step 1: Understand that hydrogen has different forms called isotopes.
  • Step 2: Know that the most common isotope of hydrogen is called protium, which has no neutrons.
  • Step 3: Learn that deuterium is another isotope of hydrogen.
  • Step 4: Recognize that deuterium has one neutron and one proton.
  • Step 5: Understand that because deuterium has an extra neutron, it is heavier than protium.
  • Step 6: Conclude that deuterium is also known as heavy hydrogen.
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