Asked by Anya

When hydrogen reacts with a metal, does it form a cation or an anion?
Answered by Anya
Would it be a cation? Thank you in advance.
Answered by DrBob222
It forms an anion.
In hydrides the oxidation state of H is -1.
LiH, NaH, MgH2
Answered by Anya
Oh OK, thank you!
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