1 H Hydrogen 1.008 u

Hydrogen

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Period
1
Group
1
Block
s-block
Phase (STP)
Gas

Hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and highly combustible gas.

Appearance: Colorless gas

Physical Properties

Atomic Mass 1.008 u
Density 8.988e-05 g/cm³
Melting Point -259.2 °C
Boiling Point -252.9 °C
Phase at STP Gas
Atomic Radius 53.0 pm

Electronic Properties

Electronegativity 2.2
Ionization Energy 1312.0 eV
Electron Affinity 72.8 eV
Valence Electrons 1

Electron Configuration

Configuration 1s¹

Electron Shell Configuration

Hydrogen electron shell configuration H 1e⁻

Position in Periodic Table

Hydrogen position in the periodic table H

Discovery

Discovered by: Henry Cavendish
Year: 1766

Compounds Containing Hydrogen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hydrogen?
Hydrogen (H) is a chemical element with atomic number 1. It is a gas at standard temperature and pressure, classified as a nonmetal.
What are the key properties of Hydrogen?
Hydrogen has an atomic mass of 1.008 u, density of 8.988e-05 g/cm³, melting point of -259.2°C, boiling point of -252.9°C.
What is the electron configuration of Hydrogen?
The electron configuration of Hydrogen is 1s1. It is in the s-block of the periodic table.
Who discovered Hydrogen?
Hydrogen was discovered by Henry Cavendish in 1766.
What is the electronegativity of Hydrogen?
Hydrogen has an electronegativity of 2.2 on the Pauling scale.