Chemistry's ultimate family drama! The alkali metals (Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr) are all marching together as cute little ducklings in Group 1 of the periodic table. But wait—hydrogen is that weird cousin nobody talks about at family reunions! Despite technically being in Group 1, hydrogen is the rebel that doesn't play by alkali metal rules. While the alkali gang happily donates electrons and reacts explosively with water, hydrogen's just vibing with its single electron, forming covalent bonds, and basically breaking every "alkali metal" rule in the chemistry handbook. It's like showing up to a metal concert wearing a cardigan and sipping tea. No wonder Tom is giving hydrogen that suspicious look—identity crisis much?