Chemistry · Group 13 to Group 18 Elements
The metal with which hydrogen reacts to form metal hydride is:
The metal with which hydrogen reacts to form metal hydride is:
- A. \( H g \)
- B. \( C a \)
- C. A g \)
- D. \( H \)
Step-by-step solution
Among the given options, only calcium (Ca) is an alkaline earth metal that reacts with hydrogen to form a stable metal hydride (CaH2). Mercury (Hg) and silver (Ag) do not readily form hydrides, and hydrogen (H) is not a metal.
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