Provides an introduction to elements, atomic structure, and the periodic table, and discusses the discovery and properties of hydrogen, and its use as an energy resource.
Examines the life of Henry Cavendish,the strange and reclusive scientist who discovered hydrogenin the late eighteenth century, and made many other contributions to science.
Looks at natural gas and hydrogen as sources of energy and discusses the technology needed for conversion and storage as well as the energy economy and related political issues and government policies.