Answer to Question #153326 in Inorganic Chemistry for Harri

Question

The elements of period 2 of the periodic table (Li to Ne) show periodic trend in their properties

For the elements of period 2, give the formula of the hydride which is

(i) Basic and covalent

(ii) neutral

(iii) acidic

Answer 1

BeH₂ = covalent, basic

MgH₂ = borderline covalent, acid

CaH₂ = ionic, basic

SrH₂ = ionic, basic

BaH₂ = ionic, basic