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Hydrogen is a non-metal. Hydrogen is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is the most abundant element in the known universe. It is the lightest and simplest having only one proton and one electron.
Although hydrogen has an ns1 electron configuration just like alkali metals, it is still not metal because it varies greatly from the alkali metals as it forms cations (H+) more reluctantly than other alkali metals.
Because hydrogen is a nonmetal and forms H–(hydride anions), it is placed above the halogens in the Periodic Table.
Hydrogen also forms H2dihydrogen like halogens.
However, hydrogen is very different from halogens. Hydrogen has a much smaller electron affinity than halogens.
Karim Hassan
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∙ 7y agoDespite the fact that hydrogen (H) is found in group 1 of the periodic table (along with the alkali metals) it is NOT considered to be a metal. When it bonds, e.g. with a halogen such as Cl to form HCl, this is a polar covalent bond, not an ionic bond. If it were a metal, it would form an ionic bond.
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∙ 8y agoHydrogen is a non-metal
its a gas
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∙ 12y agoNo, it is a non-metal.
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∙ 11y agotrue
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True or false that hydrogen is the least common element in the universe?
It is false.
The first element on the periodic table of elements is hydrogen?
is it true or false
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False
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False. When a metal reacts with a nonmetal an ionic bond is formed.
True or false A hydrogen bond is completed by the transfer of its sole electron to another element?
That is false. A hydrogen bond is characterized by an electrical attraction and a hydrogen is attracted to weakly negative atoms. It doesn't transfer its electron.
What metals can bond with hydrogen?
Hydrogen is not a metal. It is a non-metal.
State true or false Hydrogen is insoluble in water?
False False False FalseFalse
True or false that hydrogen is the least common element in the universe?
It is false.
Reduction is the gain of oxygen by a metal true or false?
False
Water H2O is composed of hydrogen and oxygen true or false?
True
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true.
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Downward velocity is considered a negative. This is a true statement.
The first element on the periodic table of elements is hydrogen?
is it true or false
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False.
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False, a Hydrogen has 1 electron and Oxygen has 8 electrons
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zero= false, non-zero=true
Illinois is considered a prairie state true or false?
true
