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).