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This is true. Generally an acid is considered a substance that releases a hydrogen ion (H+) in solution or gives one up to another molecule or ion.

However, not all hydrogen compounds will release a hydrogen ion. Hydrocarbons (such as methane, CH4 and benzene, C6H6), compounds of carbon and hydrogen, are generally not considered acidic. Some hydrogen compounds are basic, meaning that they produce hydroxide ions (OH-) in water or accept a hydrogen ion from another compound. Examples of basic include ammonia (NH3), potassium hydroxide (KOH), and sodium hydride (NaH).

Sodium hydride actually contains the hydride ion (H-), which is highly basic.

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