The '''hydroxides''' are [[compounds]] of [[metallic]] [[elements]] with [[water]] or [[hydroxyl]] (the OH radical). Hydoxides are generally softer than the [[Simple_Oxides|simple oxides]]. Chesterman, p. 407 | The '''hydroxides''' are [[compounds]] of [[metallic]] [[elements]] with [[water]] or [[hydroxyl]] (the OH radical). Hydoxides are generally softer than the [[Simple_Oxides|simple oxides]]. Chesterman, p. 407 |