Hydrogen

Hydrogen (H)

Hydrogen is the 1st element in the periodic table and has a symbol of H and atomic number of 1. It has an atomic weight of 1.008 and a mass number of 1. Hydrogen has one proton and zero neutrons in its nucleus, and one electron in one shell. It is located in group one, period one and block s of the periodic table. Colourless, odourless gaseous chemical element. Lightest and most abundant element in the universe. Present in water and in all organic compounds. Chemically reacts with most elements. Discovered by Henry Cavendish in 1776.
Atomic Number1
Atomic Weight1.008
Mass Number1
Group1
Period1
Blocks
Protons1 p+
Neutrons0 n0
Electrons1 e-
Animated Bohr Model of H (Hydrogen)

Physical Properties

Atomic Radius
Molar Volume
Covalent Radius
Metallic Radius
Ionic Radius
Crystal Radius
Van der Waals Radius
Density
Atomic Radii of the Elements: Hydrogen0102030405060708090100110pmAtomic RadiusCovalent RadiusMetallic RadiusVan der Waals Radius

Chemical Properties

Energy
Proton Affinity
Electron Affinity
Ionization Energy
Heat of Vaporization
Heat of Fusion
Heat of Formation
Electrons
Electron Shells1
Bohr Model: H (Hydrogen)
Valence Electrons1
Lewis Structure: H (Hydrogen)
Electron Configuration1s1
Enhanced Bohr Model of H (Hydrogen)
Orbital Diagram of H (Hydrogen)
Oxidation States-1, 1
Electronegativity
2.2
Electrophilicity Index
States of Matter
PhaseGas
Gas PhaseDiatomic
Boiling Point
Melting Point
Critical Pressure
Critical Temperature
Triple Point
Visual

Hydrogen is a Colorless. H has a CPK of #ffffff, Jmol of #ffffff, and MOLCAS GV of #f2f2f2. The Appearance of Element 1 is colorless gas. The Refractive Index of Hydrogen (H) is 1.000132.

Color
Colorless
Appearancecolorless gas
Refractive Index
1.000132
Thermodynamic Properties
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion
Molar Heat Capacity
Specific Heat Capacity
Heat Capacity Ratio (Adiabatic Index)7/5
Electrical Properties
Type
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Superconducting Point
Magnetism
Typediamagnetic
Magnetic Susceptibility (Mass)
-0.0000000248 m³/Kg
Magnetic Susceptibility (Molar)
-0.00000000004999 m³/mol
Magnetic Susceptibility (Volume)
-0.00000000223
Magnetic Ordering
Curie Point
Neel Point
Structure

The Crystal Structure of Hydrogen is HEX. The lattice constant of H is 3.75 Å. The lattice angles of Element 1 are π/2, π/2, 2 π/3.

Crystal StructureSimple Hexagonal (HEX)
Lattice Constant
Lattice Anglesπ/2, π/2, 2 π/3
Mechanical Properties

The Speed of Sound of Hydrogen is 1270 m/s.

Hardness
Bulk Modulus
Shear Modulus
Young's Modulus
Poisson Ratio
Speed of Sound
Classification

The CAS Group of Hydrogen is IA. The IUPAC Group of H is IA. The Glawe Number of Element 1 is 103. The Mendeleev Number of Hydrogen (H) is 105. The Pettifor Number of Hydrogen is 103. The Geochemical Class of H is volatile. The Goldschmidt Class of Element 1 is atmophile.

CategoryOther nonmetals, Nonmetals
CAS GroupIA
IUPAC GroupIA
Glawe Number103
Mendeleev Number105
Pettifor Number103
Geochemical Classvolatile
Goldschmidt Classatmophile

Other

The Dipole Polarizability of Hydrogen is 4.50711 plus or minus 3.0E-5 a₀. H has a C6 Dispersion Coefficient (CD) of 6.499026705 a₀, and C6 Dispersion Coefficient (GB) of 6.51 a₀. The Allotropes of Element 1 is Dihydrogen. The Neutron Cross Section of Hydrogen (H) is 0.332. The Neutron Mass Absorption of Hydrogen is 0.011. The Quantum Numbers of H is 2S1/2. The Space Group of Element 1 is 194 (P63/mmc).

Gas Basicity
Dipole Polarizability
C6 Dispersion Coefficient
AllotropesDihydrogen
Neutron Cross Section
0.332
Neutron Mass Absorption
0.011
Quantum Numbers2S1/2
Space Group194 (P63/mmc)

Isotopes of Hydrogen

Stable Isotopes2
Unstable Isotopes5
Natural Isotopes2
Isotopic Composition199.99%199.99%20.01%20.01%

1H

Mass Number1
Neutron Number0
Relative Atomic Mass
G-Factor
5.585694702 ± 0.000000018
Abundance
99.9855 ± 0.0078
RadioactivityStable
Half LifeNot Radioactive ☢️
Spin1/2
Quadrupole Moment
0
Discovery Year1920
Parity+

2D

Mass Number2
Neutron Number1
Relative Atomic Mass
G-Factor
0.857438231 ± 0.000000005
Abundance
0.0145 ± 0.0078
RadioactivityStable
Half LifeNot Radioactive ☢️
Spin1
Quadrupole Moment
Discovery Year1932
Parity+

3T

Mass Number3
Neutron Number2
Relative Atomic Mass
G-Factor
5.95792492 ± 0.000000028
Abundance
Radioactivity☢️ Radioactive
Half Life
12.32 ± 0.02 y
Spin1/2
Quadrupole Moment
0
Discovery Year1934
Parity+

Decay ModeIntensity
β (β decay)100%

4H

Mass Number4
Neutron Number3
Relative Atomic Mass
G-Factor
Abundance
Radioactivity☢️ Radioactive
Half Life
139 ± 10 ys
Spin2
Quadrupole Moment
Discovery Year1981
Parity-

Decay ModeIntensity
n (neutron emission)100%

5H

Mass Number5
Neutron Number4
Relative Atomic Mass
G-Factor
Abundance
Radioactivity☢️ Radioactive
Half Life
86 ± 6 ys
Spin1/2
Quadrupole Moment
0
Discovery Year1987
Parity+

Decay ModeIntensity
2n (2-neutron emission)100%

6H

Mass Number6
Neutron Number5
Relative Atomic Mass
G-Factor
Abundance
Radioactivity☢️ Radioactive
Half Life
294 ± 67 ys
Spin2
Quadrupole Moment
Discovery Year1984
Parity-

Decay ModeIntensity
n (neutron emission)
3n (3-neutron emission)

7H

Mass Number7
Neutron Number6
Relative Atomic Mass
G-Factor
Abundance
Radioactivity☢️ Radioactive
Half Life
652 ± 558 ys
Spin1/2
Quadrupole Moment
0
Discovery Year2003
Parity+

Decay ModeIntensity
2n (2-neutron emission)
Hydrogen discharge tube

History

Henry Cavendish was the first to distinguish hydrogen from other gases in 1766 when he prepared it by reacting hydrochloric acid with zinc. In 1670, English scientist Robert Boyle had observed its production by reacting strong acids with metals. French scientist Antoine Lavoisier later named the element hydrogen in 1783. From the Greek word hydro (water), and genes (forming)

DiscoverersHenry Cavendish
Discovery LocationEngland
Discovery Year1766
Etymology (Name Origin)Greek: hydro (water) and genes (generate)
PronunciationHI-dreh-jen (English)
Hydrogen poses a number of hazards to safety, from fires when mixed with air to being an asphyxiant in its pure form
Hydrogen is the primary component of Jupiter and the other gas giant planets

Uses

Liquid hydrogen is used as a rocket fuel. Hydrogen is commonly used in power stations as a coolant in generators. Hydrogen's two heavier isotopes (deuterium and tritium) are used in nuclear fusion. Used as a shielding gas in welding methods such as atomic hydrogen welding. Most hydrogen is used in the production of ammonia. Also used in balloons and in metal refining. Also used as fuel in rockets. Its two heavier isotopes are: deuterium (D) and tritium (T) used respectively for nuclear fission and fusion.

Sources

Commercial quantities are produced by reacting superheated steam with methane or carbon. In lab work from reaction of metals with acid solutions or electrolysis.

Abundance
Abundance in Earth's crust
Natural Abundance (Oceans)
Natural Abundance (Human Body)
10 %
Natural Abundance (Meteor)
2.4 %
Natural Abundance (Sun)
75 %
Abundance in Universe
75 %

Nuclear Screening Constants

1s0

Also Known As

  • H
  • element 1
  • 1H

Translations

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