GERMAINE: hydrogen is metal or non metal?
My Reply: Hydrogen is a non-metal! However, it loses electrons to form H+ ions. ( so, i guess that is why Germaine will question its identity ).
The reason is it is more stable.
However, in tertiary levels ( JCs / Polys/Uni ), Hydrogen can also gain electrons, which is H- ions ( hydride ). There exist many metal compounds in which metal bonds with hydrogen and hydrogen gains ELECTRONS from metals. Such compounds are known as Metal Hydrides!
Thankfully, not in your syllabus!
ms pang :)
