Hydrogen (H) Properties and Facts

Element 1 - Nonmetal

What are the basic properties of Hydrogen?

Hydrogen (symbol: H) is a nonmetal with atomic number 1. Its atomic mass is 1.008 u, and it belongs to period 1 and group 1.

What is the electron configuration of Hydrogen?

The electron configuration is: 1s¹

What are the physical properties of Hydrogen?

Melting point: 13.99 K
Boiling point: 20.271 K
Density: 8.988e-05 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Hydrogen?

  • H-1: 99.9885% abundance
  • H-2: 0.0115% abundance
  • H-3: Half-life of 12.32 years

What is the biological role and occurrence of Hydrogen?

Biological role: Essential component of water and organic compounds
Natural occurrence: Most abundant DetailedElement in the universe

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