Question

Is magnesium hydride ionic?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. The molecular formula of magnesium hydride is ${\mathrm{MgH}}_2$.
2. We can break the magnesium hydride as ${\mathrm{Mg}}^{2+}$and $2{\mathrm{H}}^{-}$

Hence, magnesium hydride is ionic compound.