Question

If all non metals have negative charge , why only hydrogen has a positive charge?

Answer 1

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The hydrogen anion, , is a negative ion of hydrogen, that is, a hydrogen atom that has captured an extra electron. The hydrogen anion is an important constituent of the atmosphere of stars, such as the Sun. In chemistry, this ion is called hydride. The ion has two electrons bound by the electromagnetic force to a nucleus containing one proton.

However, An electron donor is a chemical entity that donates electrons to another compound.

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