| Attribute | Oxygen × | Hydrogen × |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic mass (u) | 15.999 | 1.008 |
| Standard state | Gas | Gas |
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| Electron configuration | [He]2s²2p⁴ | 1s¹ |
| Atomic radius (van der waals) (pm) | 152 | 120 |
| Electronegativity (pauling scale) | 3.44 | 2.2 |
| Electron affinity (eV) | 1.461 | 0.754 |
| Ionization energy (eV) | 13.618 | 13.598 |
| Boiling point (K) | 90.2 | 20.28 |
| Melting point (K) | 54.36 | 13.81 |
| Density (g/cm³) | 0.001429 | 8.988E-5 |
| Atomic number | 8 | 1 |
| Group name | Nonmetal | Nonmetal |
| Discovered (year) | 1774 | 1766 |
| Symbol | O | H |