Electron Configuration Explorer

Visualize how electrons fill orbitals using the aufbau principle, Hund's rule, and Pauli exclusion.

Hydrogen

Z = 1, s-block

Period 1
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The Element

Hydrogen (H) is element #1.

Period

1

Group

1

Block

s-block

Electrons

1

With 1 electrons to arrange, we need to determine which orbitals they fill and in what order.

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About This Element

Hydrogen (H), Z = 1

Period 1, Group 1, s-block

1 valence e-1 unpaired

Key Principles

Aufbau Principle

Fill lowest energy orbitals first.

Pauli Exclusion

Max 2 electrons per orbital, with opposite spins.

Hund's Rule

Fill all orbitals in a subshell singly before pairing.