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2. Metals react with water and release hydrogen gas. Explain why non-metals do not release hydrogen gas when reacted with water.​
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2. Metals react with water and release hydrogen gas. Explain why non-metals do not release hydrogen gas when reacted with water.​

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Its because non-metals are unable to break the bond between the H and O ion and cannot reduce hydrogen by donating electrons

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