Give the general group study of hydrogen with reference to:
(i) valence electrons
(ii) burning
(iii) reducing power.
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(i) Hydrogen has 1 valence electron in its orbit.
(ii) Hydrogen burns in Oxygen to form oxides (water).
Hydrogen burns with a pop sound.
2H2 + O2 ⟶ 2H2O
(iii) Hydrogen acts as a reducing agent.
CuO + H2 ⟶ Cu + H2O
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Compare hydrogen with alkali metals on the basis of :
(i) Ion formation
(ii) Reducing power
(iii) Reaction with oxygen
(iv) Oxide formation
In what respect does hydrogen differ from
(i) Alkali metals
(ii) Halogens
Why was hydrogen called 'inflammable air'?
State some sources of hydrogen.