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CHM 102 Sblock elements Objective Question
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the electronic configuration and behavior of Hydrogen (H) as mentioned in the document?
Options
A Hydrogen's electronic configuration is 1s², and it exclusively forms hydrogen ion (H⁺).
B Hydrogen's electronic configuration is 1s¹, and it can behave like an alkali metal by losing an electron.
Correct Answer
C Hydrogen's electronic configuration is 1s¹, and it can only behave like a halogen by gaining an electron.
D Hydrogen has no electronic configuration listed, but it forms both H⁺ and H⁻ ions.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

According to page 3, the electronic configuration of H is 1s¹. It can behave like an alkali metal by losing its only electron to form hydrogen ion (H⁺), and it can also behave like a halogen by gaining one electron to form hydride ion (H⁻). Option B captures its alkali metal-like behavior and correct configuration.

Hint

Recall Hydrogen's electron count and its position in the periodic table, as discussed on page 3.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Sblock elements
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1793 of 1999
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