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Standard IX
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Introduction to Hydrogen
Why does hydr...
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Why does hydrogen show duel nature ?
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Hydrogen show dual nature as it has only 1 electron in its K-shell i.e the outermost shell,hence it has the ability to take electron(like halogens)or lend 1 electron(like alkali metals)thus it shows the propert.
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