7.3.4.2 - Hydrides (H₂E)
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What is a hydride?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of a compound including hydrogen.
Which hydride is more stable, H₂O or H₂S?
💡 Hint: Consider the position of the elements in the periodic table.
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Which hydride is the most thermally stable?
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of each.
True or False: The acidity of H₂Te is lower than that of H₂O.
💡 Hint: Remember the trend? Acid strength increases down the group.
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Predict the behavior of H₂S and H₂Te in a high-temperature reaction. How would their thermal stability affect the outcome?
💡 Hint: Consider which compound would hold together better under heat.
Discuss the practical implications of using H₂O versus H₂S in industrial chemical processes. What factors make one more favorable than the other?
💡 Hint: Think about safety in the workplace and reaction conditions.
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