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In chemistry, a hydride is the anion of hydrogen, H⁻, or more commonly it is a compound in which one or more hydrogen centres have nucleophilic, reducing, or basic properties. In compounds that are regarded as hydrides, the hydrogen atom is bonded to a more electropositive element or groups. Compounds containing hydrogen bonded to metals or metalloids may also be referred to as hydrides. Common examples are ammonia (NH₃), methane (CH₄), ethane (C₂H₆) (or any other hydrocarbon), and Nickel hydride (NiH), used in NiMH rechargeable batteries.