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Interpretation:
The hydrogen atoms in interstitial hydrides are mobile, the reason should be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Hydrogen is the anion of hydrogen
Three basic types of hydrides saline (ionic), metallic and covalent may be distinguished on the basis of type of
A fourth type of hydride, dimeric (
The hydride ion is the simplest possible ion, consisting of two electrons and a proton. Hydrogen has a relatively low
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