Question

why is hydrogen is considered an element

Answer 1

Answer:

Since, hydrogen and oxygen has only either hydrogen or oxygen atoms, therefore, they are considered as elements. ... Here, the elements are bonded with the chemical bond, hence, water is considered as compound as it is composed of "two hydrogen atoms" and "one oxygen atom".

Answer 2

Hydrogen is considered as an atom because it is made up of hydrogen particles and it has one electron one proton and one neutron