Solution: Most of the hydrides of Group 1A and Group 2A
Chapter 15, Problem 15.109(choose chapter or problem)
Most of the hydrides of Group 1A and Group 2A metals are ionic (the exceptions are BeH2 and MgH2, which are covalent compounds). (a) Describe the reaction between the hydride ion (H2) and water in terms of a Brnsted acid-base reaction. (b) The same reaction can also be classified as a redox reaction. Identify the oxidizing and reducing agents
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