8. HYDROGEN AND ITS COMPOUNDS

8.1 Position of hydrogen in the periodic table.

8.2 Dihydrogen-Occurance and Isotopes.

8.3 Preparation of Dihydrogen

8.4 Properties of Dihydrogen

8.5 Hydrides: Ionic, covalent, and non-stiochiometric hydrides.

8.6 Water: Physical properties; structure of water, ice.

    Chemical properties of water; hard and soft water

    Temporary and permanent hardness of water

8.7 Hydrogen peroxide: Preparation; Physical properties;

    structure and chemical properties; storage and uses.

8.8 Heavy Water

8.9 Hydrogen as a fuel.