The following pictures represent binary hydrides $\mathrm{AH}_{x}$, where $A=B r, L i, P,$ or $Z r$. Ivory spheres represent H atoms or ions, and burgundy spheres represent atoms or ions of the element A.
(a) Write the formula of each hydride, and classify each as ionic, covalent, or interstitial.
(b) Which hydrides are likely to be solids at $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, and which are likely to be gases? Explain.
(c) Which hydride reacts with water at$25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ to give a basic solution?