Hydrogen (H): Properties, Uses and Facts in 3D
Hydrogen is element 1 on the periodic table, a nonmetal. At room temperature it is a gas. Open it in the 3D Periodic Table to spin its tile, see its electron shells and read its story.
Explore in 3DHydrogen quick facts
| Atomic number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | H |
| Atomic mass | 1.008 |
| Category | Nonmetal |
| Group and period | Group 1, period 1 |
| Block | s-block |
| State at room temperature | Gas |
| Electron configuration | 1s¹ |
| Electrons per shell | 1 |
| Discovered | 1766, Cavendish |
What is hydrogen used for?
- Rocket fuel & propulsion
- Hydrogen fuel cells
- Ammonia & fertiliser production
Interesting facts about hydrogen
- Most abundant element. 75% of all ordinary matter in the universe
- Hydrogen is about 14× lighter than air, which is why it once lifted airships
- The Sun fuses 620 million tonnes of hydrogen into helium every second
Hydrogen was discovered in 1766 by Cavendish in Britain.
Where hydrogen sits on the periodic table
Hydrogen is in group 1, period 1. Tap any element to open its page.
Other nonmetals
Hydrogen questions
What is the atomic number of hydrogen?
Hydrogen has atomic number 1, so every hydrogen atom has 1 proton in its nucleus. Its symbol is H and its atomic mass is 1.008.
Is hydrogen a metal?
Hydrogen is a nonmetal. On the periodic table it is grouped as a nonmetal, found in group 1, period 1.
What is the electron configuration of hydrogen?
The electron configuration of hydrogen is 1s¹. Its electrons sit in 1 shell: 1.
What is hydrogen used for?
Hydrogen is used for rocket fuel & propulsion, hydrogen fuel cells and ammonia & fertiliser production.
Who discovered hydrogen?
Hydrogen was discovered in 1766 by Cavendish in Britain.
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