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The term "hidridek" appears to be a misspelling or a non-standard term. It is likely that the intended word is "hydride". A hydride is a chemical compound that contains at least one hydrogen atom covalently bonded to another element. In hydrides, hydrogen typically exhibits an oxidation state of -1, although exceptions exist. The nature of the bond between hydrogen and the other element varies, leading to different classifications of hydrides.

Ionic hydrides, also known as saline hydrides, are formed between hydrogen and electropositive metals, typically from Group 1 and Group 2 of the periodic table. These compounds are often crystalline solids and are reactive, readily releasing hydrogen gas upon reaction with water or protic solvents. For example, sodium hydride (NaH) is an ionic hydride.

Covalent hydrides, also known as molecular hydrides, are formed between hydrogen and nonmetals or metalloids. These compounds exhibit varying degrees of polarity in the H-X bond depending on the electronegativity difference between hydrogen and the other element. Examples include water (H2O), methane (CH4), and ammonia (NH3). Some covalent hydrides are gases at room temperature, while others are liquids or solids.

Metallic hydrides, or interstitial hydrides, are formed when hydrogen atoms occupy interstitial sites in the crystal lattice of transition metals or their alloys. The bonding in metallic hydrides is more complex and can be described as a combination of covalent and metallic character. Hydrogen can often be absorbed and desorbed from these materials, making them of interest for hydrogen storage applications.