Hydrogen is a nonmetal and is placed above group in the periodic table because it has ns1 electron configuration like the alkali metals. However, it varies greatly from the alkali metals as it forms cations (H+) more reluctantly than the other alkali metals.Aug 15, 2020 Electronic Configuration: 1s At Room Temperature: Colorless & Odorless Diatomic Gas Atomic Weight: 1.0079
1) Adding salt on the roads in the winter time, 2) Adding salt to the ice bath when making ice cream. 3) Mixing 2 substances when making coolant for a car.
