The hydride ion does not exist in water because it has a greater attraction for the hydronium

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The hydride ion does not exist in water because it has a greater attraction for the hydronium ion than the hydroxide ion does. Write the equation for the reaction that occurs when calcium hydride is added to water. Which is the stronger base, the hydride ion or the hydroxide ion? What is the meaning of the statement that the strongest base that can exist in water is the hydroxide ion?
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General Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1439043998

9th edition

Authors: Darrell Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon

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