In what respect does hydrogen is different from alkali metals?

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Differences between hydrogen and alkali metals-
Hydrogen Alkali metal
1. Hydrogen is a non-metal. 1. Alkali metals are metals.
2. Hydrogen atom have only one shell. 2 .Alkali metals have two or more shells.
3. Hydrogen react with oxygen and form oxides that are neutral in nature 3. Alkali metals also form oxide but they are basic in nature.

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Hydrogen	Alkali metal
1. Hydrogen is a non-metal.	1. Alkali metals are metals.
2. Hydrogen atom have only one shell.	2 .Alkali metals have two or more shells.
3. Hydrogen react with oxygen and form oxides that are neutral in nature	3. Alkali metals also form oxide but they are basic in nature.