H

Hydrogen

Z 1 1.008 g/molOther Nonmetal

Overview Atomic Properties Thermodynamics Electromagnetism Isotopes

Group

1

Period

1

Block

s

Occurrence

Big Bang fusionGeochemical class: Atmophile

Biological Role

Humans: MacronutrientPlants: EssentialMicrobes: Essential

History

1766 (discovery, isolation)

Henry Cavendish

Named By

Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier

Latin Name

Hydrogenium

Abundance

Solar System

x

Sun

x

Meteorites

x

Earth's crust

x

Oceans

x

Humans

x