Chapter 20, Problem 1Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The explanation of the given statement “Although the Earth was formed from the same interstellar material as the sun, there is little elemental hydrogen $\left({\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\right)$ in the Earth’s atmosphere,” is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The natural phenomenon that brought all the things (that have some mass) towards each other is known as gravity.

Hydrogen is the lightest element.

To explain: The given statement “Although the Earth was formed from the same interstellar material as the sun, there is little elemental hydrogen $\left({\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\right)$ in the Earth’s atmosphere.”