1H
Hydrogen
Nonmetal
Properties of Hydrogen
- Atomic number (Z)
- 1
- Symbol
- H
- Name
- Hydrogen
- Atomic mass
- 1.008 u
- Period
- 1
- Group
- 1
- Family
- Group 1
- Classification
- Nonmetal
- Electron configuration
- 1s¹
About Hydrogen
Hydrogen is a chemical element with symbol H and atomic number 1 (atomic mass of about 1.008 u). It is classified as a nonmetal on the periodic table.
On the periodic table, Hydrogen is located in period 1, in group 1, belonging to the group 1 family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.
The electron configuration of Hydrogen is 1s¹, which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.