Question

Where should hydrogen be placed in Modern Periodic Table? Give Reason​

Answer 1

Answer:

The position of hydrogen in the periodic table is unclear because it resembles both the alkali metals and halogens in some of its properties. However, it is placed in the first group, above all the alkali metals in the modern periodic table because its electronic configuration is similar to that of alkali metals.

Answer 2

Answer:

hydrogen shows same chemical properties with alkali metals. but it is a noble gas too. so there was confusion realated to the place of hydrogen.But later it was placed in alkali metals in modern periodic table.

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