Chapter 22, Problem 22.130SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

“Arrange the following oxides in order of increasing covalent character: $B_2{O}_3$ , $BeO$ , $C{O}_2$$L{i}_{2}O$ and $N_2{O}_5$ ” should be explained

Concept introduction:

• In general, non-metals form acidic oxides and metals form basic oxides.
• Binary compounds of other element with $H$ are called hydrides.
• Hydrides have mainly three classes:

1. Ionic or salt-like hydride
2. Covalent or molecular hydride
3. Metallic or interstitial hydrides