HYDROGEN
H
1
1,0079
1s1
Biological significance

➤ The element is an organogen. It is involved in biooxidation processes, maintenance of acid-base balance and homeostasis, hydrolysis reactions, transmembrane processes and regulation of red-ox processes.


➤ It has bactericidal properties.


➤ Involved in the formation of hydrogen bonds between the structural components of DNA.


➤ The human body contains approximately 10% of H₂; It is partially contained in the form of hydroxonium ion H₃O⁺.


➤ It is considered to be a component of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, hormones and other organic compounds in the body.


➤ Contained in inorganic compounds: acids and acid salts.


➤ Actively interacts in the processes of photosynthesis and nitrogen fixation.

Excess in the body

➤ Causes cephalgia, ringing in the ears, vertigo, somnolence, fainting, pharyngeal reflex, sensory depression, gastrointestinal disorders.


➤ Neurosis, acidosis and respiratory complications are observed.

Deficiency in the body

➤ Causes dehydration, nephropathy, pharyngeal reflex, dyssomnia, increased activity.


➤ Causes dryness and wrinkling of the skin.


➤ Causes anhidrosis, gout, arthritis.

Drugs/dose

➤ 3% or 8.2-8.3% solution of H₂O₂ (hydrogen peroxide) has an antiseptic effect.


➤ It is a component of hydroperite - a complex of H₂O₂ with urea CO(NH₂)₂.


➤ It is a component of organic biologically active compounds: proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, vitamins, hormones, enzymes, etc.

Conventional medicine

➤ H₂O₂ and hydropyrite is used as an antiseptic for disinfecting external wounds, rinsing the mouth in case of gingivitis, periodontitis and infectious diseases of the throat.

Unconventional medicine

➤ Compression methods for the cervical-collar area in migraines and hyperthermia are widely used in the form of a clay hydromix. .

Toxic effect/antidote

➤ Inhalation of high concentrations of Hydrogen is dangerous to the respiratory system.


➤ Causes irritation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory system.






➤ Antidote: fresh air.

Interesting facts

➤ H2 is the most abundant element in space. It makes up up to half the mass of the sun, planets, stars, and comets in combinations with other elements.

➤ H2 is absorbed by metals Pt, Pd, Ni, etc. 1 volume of Pd up to 800 volumes in H2 ➤ The oxy-hydrogen flame gives t=2800 ℃, the temperature of atomic hydrogen welding is 4000 ℃.

➤ American scientists have obtained metallic hydrogen at 5 million atmospheres and a temperature of 270 ℃, and the combustion of such hydrogen releases 20 times more energy than the combustion of hydrogen in oxygen.

➤ The metallic hydrogen was obtained by Harvard University scientists Ranga Diaz and Isaac Silvera. The hydrogen was pressurised between two artificial diamonds at 495 GPa, at a temperature of -270 ℃.

➤ Metallic hydrogen is promising as an efficient and clean fuel.

Chemist Henry Quendish
on how he discovered hydrogen

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