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Question
How do non-metals react with hydrogen? Explain with an example.
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Solution
Non-metals react with hydrogen by sharing their electrons with hydrogen electrons to form covalent hydrides.
For example: Sulphur shares its electrons with hydrogen electrons to form hydrogen sulphide that is covalent in nature.
H2(g) + S(l) → H2S (g)
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