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1
H
1.008

Hydrogen

Reactive nonmetals · Group 1 · Period 1

Atomic properties

Atomic number1
SymbolH
Standard atomic weight1.008
ClassificationReactive nonmetals
Group1
Period1
Blocks-block
Electron configuration1s1
Electronegativity (Pauling)2.20
Common oxidation states+1, -1

Physical properties

Phase at 20 °CGas
Density0.00008988 g/cm³
Melting point-259.16 °C
Boiling point-252.87 °C
Discovered1766
CAS number