Hydrogen a Non Metal
 

Because it is in the s -block; Like the other metals in the group it has only one valence electron - If that doesn't answer your question I could explain it a bit more. :D

Thanks
 

Thanks alot i got ur point.Thanks alot! :)

Re: property of hydrogen
 

When Hydrogen is in Liquid form it is a good conductor of electricity.

Found on this page about a half way down:
http://cosserv3.fau.edu/~cis/AST2002/Le ... Trans.html

Under high pressure/at low temperatures, hydrogen liquefies. It is then known as metallic hydrogen.

Earth's magnetic field is generated by its liquid metallic core swirling around as the planet spins.

Jupiter's much larger magnetic field needs a liquid metallic core swirling around to generate it. The metal in Jupiter's case is liquid hydrogen.

I just remember that a Chlorine is a good conductor when bonded to Hydrogen in the acid form. I am now busy working with my Tube Notcher to fix some in my garage. I hope the thing that I said will be a help to you.

Correct me if I'm wrong but this has absolutely nothing to do with the question about hydrogen's metal/non-metal status.

under extreme heat and pressure hydrogen does become a metal....or at least has the properties of one. its belived jupiter contains mattalic hydrogen

hydrogen
 

wow! i din't know hydrogen can conduct electricity. that's interesting.

hydrogen a metal
 

hey Roger! please tell me more about your idea. How does hydrogen become a metal? Under what specific conditions? Is it really possible? Does it not decompose under those conditions?