Question

Is potassium hydride an ionic compound?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Ionic compound: The compound which developed the positive charge on a less electronegative substance and a negative charge on a more electronegative substance is called an ionic compound.
2. The formula of potassium hydride is $\mathrm{KH}$.
3. Potassium hydride gives ${\mathrm{K}}^{+}\mathrm{and}{\mathrm{H}}^{-}$ so it is considered an ionic compound.

Hence, potassium hydride is an ionic compound.