Lithium hydride (LiH) is an inorganic chemical compound composed of lithium and hydrogen. It is a white solid at room temperature and is classified as an ionic hydride, where lithium (Li) acts as a cation and hydride (H⁻) acts as an anion. Here are some key points about lithium hydride: 1. **Preparation**: LiH can be produced by the direct reaction of lithium metal and hydrogen gas at high temperatures.
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