Calcium Hydride
CaH2 Molar Mass Conversion in Batch
Elem.
Total
Name
Atomic Mass
(g/mol)
Percentage
Mass
Ca
1
Calcium
40.078
95.211%
40.08
H
2
Hydrogen
1.00794
4.789%
2.02
→ CaH2
Total: 42.0939 (g/mol)
Example Reactions:
• Ca + H2 = CaH2
• CaH2 + 2H2O = Ca(OH)2 + 2H2
• CaH2 + 2HNO3 = 2H2 + Ca(NO3)2