Hydrogen a Non Metal

[naddia_abid]

hydrogen is a non metal then y is it placed in the group of metals ie GROUP I?

[azimuthal]

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.

[naddia_abid]

Originally Posted by azimuthal

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.

Thanks alot i got ur point.Thanks alot!

[Lou1024]

Originally Posted by mtec

is hydrogen a good conductor of electricity? and if not what are the 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

[Paul Robbins]

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.

[DayZer]

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.

[jeffy]

Originally Posted by DayZer

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.

[Rogerxd45]

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

[KathChem82]

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

[KathChem82]

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?