Hydrogen has an oxidation state of +1 whenever it interacts with a more electronegative element to form a compound (NH3) or whenever it forms an ionic-bonded acid (HClO4) or functions as a cation (NaHCO3).
Hydrogen has an oxidation state of 0 in its elemental form. (H2)
Hydrogen has an oxidation state of -1 whenever it forms and ionic salt as an anion. (LiH).
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