Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 22 - Nonmetallic Elements and Their Compounds - Questions & Problems - Page 990: 22.5

Answer

Hydrogen has very small size as a consequence H+ does not exist freely and is always associated with other atoms or molecules. Thus it is unique in behaviors and is therefore best placed separately in the periodic table. Hydrogen occupies a unique position in modern periodic table.

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