Which of the following elements forms the most ionic binary hydride?
A)Cs
B)N
C)Si
D)Ge

Name: Which of the following elements forms the most ionic binary hydride? A)Cs B)N C)Si D)Ge
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Cs (cesium) is a highly electropositive element and has a low ionization energy, making it easy to lose an electron and form an ionic bond with hydrogen. N (nitrogen) forms a covalent binary hydride (NH3) and Si (silicon) and Ge (germanium) form covalent network hydrides (SiH4 and GeH4).

Which of the Following Elements Forms the Most Ionic Binary