Home Preparation for National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)/ Olympiad
Chapter : 1. Metals & Non Metals
Important Terms And Concepts
17. Electrovalent Compounds : The compounds in which metal loses electrons and non-metal gains electrons are called electrovalent compounds, e.g., NaCl (sodium chloride), KCl (potassium chloride), etc.
18. Hydrides : When metals react with hydrogen, the compounds formed are called hydrides. e.g., sodium hydride (NaH), calcium hydride (CaH2). In these compounds, metals lose electrons whereas hydrogen gains electron.