the ISOTOPES of hydrogen

Описание: In this video, we'll discuss the isotopes of hydrogen. We'll cover the different isotopes of hydrogen, their uses, and their properties.If you're interested in isotopes of hydrogen, this video is for you! By the end of this video, you'll know everything you need to know about the different isotopes of hydrogen and their uses in chemistry.
Isotopes of hydrogen
There are three isotopes of hydrogen. Let us study all three isotopes in detail. Protium The nucleus of the protium contains only one proton.
Deuterium or heavy hydrogen The nucleus of the deuterium contains one proton and one neutron.Tritium The nucleus of the tritium contains one proton and two neutrons. Thus, their mass numbers are one, two and three respectively. In nature, among all three isotopes, the amount of protium is maximum. Its atoms are 5000 times more than deuterium atoms. The amount of tritium atoms is extremely small. It is believed that the relative amount of tritium atoms present in the naturally occurring hydrogen atoms is in the ratio of 1017 : 1. Tritium is very unstable and it possesses the radioactive property.
These three isotopes have the same electronic configuration and therefore, their chemical properties are the same. But, their physical properties and the reactivity of their chemical reactions are different. Normally, the protium is more active than the deuterium. Some properties of protium and deuterium are shown.Boiling point of hydrogen is 20.4 Kelvin and its melting point is 13.8 Kelvin.Boiling point of deuterium is 23.9 Kelvin and its melting point is 18.7 Kelvin.Generally, heavy water used in nuclear reactors contains deuterium.