What quality differentiates hydrogen (H) from the other elements in group 1, the alkali metals?
1. It has more than one valence electron.
2. It is found by itself in nature.
3. It is not very reactive.
4. It is a non-metal.
3 answers
2. It is found by itself in nature.
Isnt it a non metal tho too while all other elements are metal?
You are correct, hydrogen is also a non-metal, while the other elements in group 1, the alkali metals, are metals. So, the correct answer would be:
4. It is a non-metal.
4. It is a non-metal.