Thread: Why are group I hydrides alkalis?
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Old January 5th, 2010, 04:20
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Default Why are group I hydrides alkalis?
Okay until yesterday I thought hydrogen could only make H+ ions but now I know it can make H- ions also. I know that H+ is acid but why is H- alkali?
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