hydrideschemical
Hydrides are chemical compounds that contain hydrogen in a negative oxidation state. They are typically formed by the reaction of hydrogen with metals or non-metals. The general formula for hydrides is MHn, where M represents the metal or nonmetal and n is the number of hydrogen atoms. Hydrides can be classified into three main types: ionic, covalent, and metallic.
Ionic hydrides are formed by the reaction of hydrogen with highly electropositive metals such as alkali metals
Covalent hydrides are formed by the reaction of hydrogen with nonmetals such as carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen.
Metallic hydrides are formed by the reaction of hydrogen with transition metals. They are typically solids
Hydrides have a wide range of applications, including as reducing agents in chemical synthesis, as hydrogen