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Discuss three characteristics in which hydrogen resembles alkali metals. |
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Answer» metals are Li, K, Na, Rb, Cs, and Fr where these are “first group” of the “periodic table”.The following properties will show Hydrogen resembles alkali metals1. “Electronic configuration”: The “alkali metals” and “hydrogen” have one electron in their outmost shell.Example:2. “Electropositive character”:Hydrogen and alkali metals readily LOSE their one electron and forms positive ions. Both these are elements exhibit electropositive character3. “Oxidation state”: Hydrogen and alkali metals exhibit +1 oxidation state.4. “COMBINATION with non-metals”: Alkali metals and hydrogen are REACTS with non-metals like oxygen, sulphur and halides to form respective OXIDES, halides, and sulphides.5. “Liberation at the CATHODE”: Both Alkali metals and hydrogen are liberated at cathode during the process of electrolysis.6. “Reducing character”: Both “Alkali metals” and “hydrogen” act as agent of reduction. |
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