Question

who gave hydrogen its name and why?​

Answer 1

Answer:

In 1766–81, Henry Cavendish was the first to recognize that hydrogen gas was a discrete substance, and that it produces water when burned, the property for which it was later named: in Greek, hydrogen means "water-former".

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

henry Cavendish first recognise the hydrogen and give the name hydrogen because hydrogen gives water after burning and in greek hydrogen means water giving that's why this name is given