23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals

Write and balance a reaction for formation of an ionic hydride with sodium.

Provide a balanced equation for the reaction of hydrogen gas with bromine gas.

Classify each hydride according to its type.

i) SbH₃          _____________________

ii) NaH          _____________________

iii) PdH_0.5      _____________________

iv) CaH₂        _____________________