What is the heavy form of hydrogen that Urey discovered called?
Protohydrogen
Deuterium
Tritium
Hydrogen-3
Answer
Deuterium, the answer to my previous question, is the heavier isotope of hydrogen, discovered by Harold Urey. It contains a proton and a neutron in its nucleus, unlike regular hydrogen which has only a single proton. Deuterium finds uses in nuclear reactions, fusion experiments, and as a tracer in chemical and biological studies due to its distinctive properties.
Mastering the Elements: The Life and Work of Harold Urey
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