Question

Why does hydrogen show both electropositive and electronegative character?

Answer 1

hydrogen has one electron in its valance shell. it can donate the electron and thus it is electopositive and it can accept the electron and become electronegative.

Answer 2

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Because Hydrogen have only 1 electron.

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ELECTRONEGATIVITY

• Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons in a covalent bond.
• Non-metals are more Electronegative.

ELECTROPOSITIVITY

• Electropositivity is the ability of an atom to withdraw a shared pair of electrons in its combined state.
• Metals are more Electropositive.