Beyond Atomic Numbers - Every Element Has a Story
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1
S Block
Non-metal
Henry Cavendish
Hydrogen was discovered by Henry Cavendish in 1766 and later named by Antoine Lavoisier.
Hydrogen is found in stars, water, living organisms and interstellar clouds. It is the most abundant element in the universe.
Group 1 | Period 1 | S Block | Non-metal
Hydrogen is used in fuel cells, ammonia production, petroleum refining and rocket propulsion systems.
Oxygen, Carbon, Nitrogen
Fluorine and strong oxidizing agents.
Electronic Configuration: 1s¹
Hydrogen is the lightest known element and possesses extremely high energy per unit mass.
Hydrogen forms nearly 75% of all visible matter in the universe.
Hydrogen powers stars through nuclear fusion. Inside the Sun, hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium and release enormous amounts of energy.