HydrogenHistory

History: Hydrogen was first found by T. Von Hohenheim (also known as Parcelous 1493 – 1541). He mixed metals and strong acids, though did not know it was a flammable gas. Then in 1671, Robert Boyle rediscovered the reaction with iron and acid, and it came to be hydrogen gas. Then in 1766, Henry Cavendis realized it was a discrete substance.

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