Asked by khare

Which is the only element in group 1 on the periodic table that forms covalent bonds?
Responses

potassium
potassium

lithium
lithium

sodium
sodium

hydrogen
hydrogen

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hydrogen

Hydrogen is a nonmetal (in Group 1) and commonly forms covalent bonds (e.g., H2, H–C), whereas the alkali metals (Li, Na, K) predominantly form ionic bonds.