Most of the hydrides of Group 1A and Group 2A metals are ionic (the exceptions are BeH2

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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 Brønsted 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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Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0077274313

10th edition

Authors: Raymond Chang

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