Atomic Profile

Hydrogen (H)

Discover properties, shell configurations, industrial applications, compounds, and historical occurrences of the Hydrogen element.

1H1.008

Melting Point-259.16 °C

Boiling Point-252.87 °C

Density0.08988 g/L

Electronegativity2.20

Group / PeriodGroup 1, Period 1

Electronic Config1s¹

Bohr Shells1

Visualizing the concentric Bohr orbits and energy level shells for Hydrogen.

Shell 1: 1e⁻

Discovery Details

Discovered by Henry Cavendish in the year 1766.

Natural Occurrence

Most abundant element in the universe (75%). Found combined with oxygen in water (H₂O) and in organic matter.

Common Uses & Applications

Below are typical molecular compounds formed by Hydrogen interacting with other elements:

H₂O (Water)HCl (Hydrochloric Acid)CH₄ (Methane)NH₃ (Ammonia)

Which of the following compounds is NOT formed by hydrogen?

Watch educational lectures detailing the chemical extraction and molecular spectrums of Hydrogen.

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