A hydrogen atom is the simplest and most abundant type of atom in the universe. It consists of just one proton in its nucleus, which is positively charged, and one electron that orbits around the nucleus, which is negatively charged. The most common isotope of hydrogen, known as protium, has no neutrons in its nucleus. ### Key Characteristics of Hydrogen Atom: 1. **Atomic Number**: Hydrogen has an atomic number of 1, indicating that it has one proton.
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