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Describe the difference in structure between `CaH_2` and `BeH_2`

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`CaH_2` is an ionic solid consisting of `Ca^(2+) and H^(-)` ions having slightly distorted hcp arrangement . On the other hand, `BeH_2` has polymeric bridged like structure `(BeH_2)_n` .
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  10. Which alkali metal carbonate is thermally unstable and why?

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