CLEP Chemistry

Category - Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct molecular formula for the hydride ion?
  1. H-
  2. H+
  3. H30+
  4. H2+
  5. HO-
Explanation
Answer: H-

The “-ide” ending of hydride indicates that the species is an anion. Moreover, the name indicates that only hydrogen is present. Thus, hydride is H-.
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