Hydrogen And Its Compounds Question 169

Question: Hydrogen combines with other elements by

Options:

A) Losing an electron

B) Gaining an electron

C) Sharing an electron

D) Losing, gaining or sharing electron

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Hydrogen can loose one electron (e.g. HF). It can gain one electron (e.g. NaH), Hydrogen can also share one electron (e.g. H - H).