Hydrogen as a nonmetal

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tin llenaresas
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why is hydrogen considered a nonmetal?
 

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HallsofIvy
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:smile: You ever tried to make a bracelet out of hydrogen? :smile:


I suggest you look up the definition of "metal" in your chemistry textbook. How does that definition fit hydrogen?
 
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