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Since it has 1 valence electrons it is a metal and also non metal because it may loose 1 electron to stabilize or also gain 1 electron to stabilize. Metals loose electrons and non-metals gain electron and hydrogen have both metallic (to loose) and non-metallic (to gain) properties.
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Which is the lightest non-metal?
The lightest 'non-metal' could be Hydrogen and Helium! Both are gases, and therefore, not a metal.
Is hydrogen metals and nonmetals?
Hydrogen, symbol H, atomic number 1, is a non metal.
Is hydrogen a non metal?
yes hydrogen is a non metal
Is hydrogen metal metalloid or non metal metalloids?
hydrogen is a non-metal
Is ammonia a metal or nonmetal?
Ammonia is a non-metal because it consists of nitrogen and hydrogen which are both non-metals.
What is the metal element in hydrogen sulfide?
Hydrogen sulfide is H2S and has no metals. Both hydrogen and sulphur are non metals.
Is hydrogen metal?
hydrogen is a non metal
Is ammonium a metal or nonmetal?
ammonium NH4 does not state that is a metal or non metal because it has valency 1 that is a properties for a metal but also has nitrogen and hydrogen are both present in it which are both non metals , so it cannot be stated that ammonium is a metal or non metal.
Is hydrogen a metal metalloid non metal?
non metal
Is Hydrogen metal non metal or semi metal?
A non-metal.
Why can't there be an ionic bond between hydrogen and chlorine?
Ionic bonds occur between a Metal and a Non Metal, these elements are both non metals.
Is H2O a metal non metal or metalloid?
The compound water, H2O is made of hydrogen and oxygen, both non-metals.
