Chapter 22, Problem 22.131SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

“Arrange the following oxides in order of increasing ionic character: $Si{O}_2$ , $K_{2}O$ , $P_4{O}_{10}$

$G{a}_2{O}_3$ and $Ge{O}_2$ ” 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