NEET Chemistry
Hydrogen: electronic configuration and properties
Hydrogen has atomic number 1 and electronic configuration 1s1. Explore its periodic behaviour and open the interactive atom model.
Open Hydrogen in 3DKey properties of Hydrogen
- Symbol
- H
- Atomic number
- 1
- Atomic mass
- 1.00794(4)
- Family
- nonmetal
- Electronic configuration
- 1s1
- Shell distribution
- 1
- Oxidation states
- -1, 1
- Standard state
- gas
Periodic behaviour
Atomic radius: 37 pm. Electronegativity: 2.2. First ionisation energy: 1312 kJ/mol. Use these values comparatively across a period or group rather than memorising them in isolation.
NEET exam focus
For NEET, prioritise the NCERT electronic configuration, periodic position, common oxidation states, and direct trend-based comparisons involving Hydrogen.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the electronic configuration of Hydrogen?
Hydrogen has electronic configuration 1s1, with shell distribution 1.
What are the oxidation states of Hydrogen?
The listed oxidation states are -1, 1.
How can I view the Hydrogen atom in 3D?
PracticeNEET's interactive periodic table provides a rotatable schematic atom with accurate electron populations by shell.