Hydrogen

Basic InformationName: Hydrogen
Symbol: H Atomic
Number: 1
Atomic Mass: 1.00794 amu
Melting Point: -259.14 °C (14.009985 K, -434.45203 °F)
Boiling Point: -252.87 °C (20.280005 K, -423.166 °F)
Number of Protons/Electrons: 1
Number of Neutrons: 0
Classification:Non Metal
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 0.08988 g/cm3
Color: colorless

Date of Discovery: 1766 Discoverer: Henry Cavendish
Name Origin: From the Greek words hudôr (water) and gennan (generate) Uses: Balloons, metal refining
Obtained From: mines, oil, gas wells