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What are the similarities between Hydrogen and Halogens?


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The points of similarities between Hydrogen and Halogens are:

  • Both Hydrogen and Halogens require one electron in order to attain a stable electronic configuration.
  • They both are non-metallic in nature with respect to metals.
  • Both have high electronegativity as compared to metals.
  • When coupled with metals, both hydrogen, as well as halogens, behave as negative ions.
  • Both Hydrogen and elements of halogens exist as diatomic species in nature such as hydrogen gas (H2) and halogens (F2,Cl2,Br2,I2).

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