Hydrogen as a nonmetal

[tin llenaresas]

why is hydrogen considered a nonmetal?

 

[HallsofIvy]

You ever tried to make a bracelet out of hydrogen?


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

 

[Severian596]

Ugh, see this thread where you asked the same question:
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=90415