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Binary Compounds - Hydrides

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Write the names and formulae of (a) a metal hydride, and (b) a non-metal hydride.

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a) Metal hydride: $L i H$ (Lithium hydride)

b) Non-metal hydride: $N H_{3}$ (Ammonia)

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