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The name hydrogen literally means which of the following?
ASalt-former
BAcid-former
CWater-former
DLight-giver
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Water-former
Hydrogen comes from Greek roots meaning water and to bring forth, because burning it produces water.
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