Question

Why Be and Mg do not form Ionic hydrides?

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) Ionization energies

Of all the Group 1 and Group 2 metals, Be and Mg have the highest ionization energies (899.5 kJ/mol and 737.7 kJ/mol, respectively). Thus, it is more difficult to convert them into cations.

Answer 2

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