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  • Hydrogen Melting Point: Why It's Exceptionally Low - 265875
    Hydrogen has a very low melting point.

    Here's why:

    * Weak intermolecular forces: Hydrogen molecules (H₂) are held together by very weak London dispersion forces. These forces are easily overcome by even a small amount of energy.

    * Lightest element: Hydrogen is the lightest element, meaning its atoms have very little mass. This contributes to the weak bonds between molecules.

    The melting point of hydrogen is -259.14 °C (-434.45 °F). This makes it the element with the lowest melting point.

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