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In chemistry, a hydride is the anion of hydrogen, H−, or more commonly it is
a compound in which one or more hydrogen centres have nucleophilic, reducing, or
basic properties. In compounds that are regarded as hydrides, the hydrogen atom is
bonded to a more electropositive element or groups. Compounds containing hydrogen
bonded to metals or metalloids may also be referred to as hydrides. Common
examples are ammonia (NH3), methane (CH4), ethane (C2H6) (or any
other hydrocarbon), and Nickel hydride (NiH), used in NiMH rechargeable batteries.
Almost all of the elements form binary compounds with hydrogen, the exceptions
being He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Pm, Os, Ir, Rn, Fr, and Ra.[1][2][3][4]
Bonds
Applications
Hydride ion
Types of hydrides
Appendix on nomenclature
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Last edited 3 months ago by Olthe3rd

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