why is hydrogen kept in s block?
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Hydrogen has single electron and its atomic number is one so its placed first. moreover some of its properties match with alkali metals and so its placed in group 1. although it has properties similar to those of halogens too and can be placed in group 17 too. Its position is anomalous.
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All of the s-block elements are metals. ... These metals react extremely vigorously with water and even oxygen to produce energy and flammable hydrogen gas. They are kept in mineral oil to reduce the chance of an unwanted reaction or worse, an unwanted explosion.
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