Write in brief on
(ii) interstitial hydrides.

Write in brief on (i) ionic hydrides

Define metallic hydride or interstitial hydrides.

Write in brief Exosmosis

Write in brief Diffusion

The interstitial hydride is formed by

Discuss the important properties of interstitial hydrides.

Hydrogen reacts with different elements to from variety of hydrides. Group 1 and 2 elements form white crystalline, ionic hydrides.Their stability depends upon ionic character and lattice energy. Convalent hydrides are most common type of hydrides. Transition metals form interstitial hydrides. Which element form hydride ?