Question

1. Explain the following
A. Hydrogen shows similarity with alkali
metals as well as halogens.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Electronic configuration of hydrogen is 1s1 which is similar to the outer electronic configuration of alkali metals of group 1 i.e., ns1. However, 1s1 also resembles the outer electronic configuration of group 17 elements i.e., ns2np5. ... Hence, hydrogen shows similarity with alkali metals as well as halogens.