Answer to Question #131837 in Inorganic Chemistry for Morgan

Question

Consider the compounds and reactions (A – J) from the list below, and answer the questions that follow:
A. MgH2
B. SrH2
C. BeF2
D. BaF2
E. Ca(OH)2
F. Mg(OH)2
G. MgF2
H. SrF2
I. 2 Na(s) + H2O(l) → 2 NaOH(aq) + H2(g)
J. 2 K(s) + H2O(l) → 2 KOH(aq) + H2(g)
(a) The least stable hydride between A and B
(b) The least ionic halide between C and D
(c) The most basic hydroxide between E and F
(d) The least water-soluble hydroxide between E and F
(e) The most violent reaction between I and J

Answer 1

1. SrH₂
2. BeF₂
3. Ca(OH)₂
4. My(OH)₂
5. J