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  • Hydrogen Atom: Atomic Number, Mass & Neutrons Explained
    Here's the breakdown of the atomic information for hydrogen:

    * Atomic Number: 1. This means hydrogen has one proton in its nucleus.

    * Atomic Mass: Approximately 1.008 atomic mass units (amu). This is the average mass of all naturally occurring isotopes of hydrogen.

    * Number of Neutrons: Most hydrogen atoms have no neutrons in their nucleus. This is because the most common isotope of hydrogen, protium (¹H), only has one proton. However, there are two other isotopes:

    * Deuterium (²H): Has one proton and one neutron.

    * Tritium (³H): Has one proton and two neutrons.

    Important Note: The atomic mass of hydrogen is an average because it takes into account the relative abundance of all its isotopes in nature.

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