The elements with atomic numbers 15, 19, 23 and 44 are phosphorus (P), potassium (K), vanadium (V) and ruthenium (Ru) respectively. The nature of their respective hydrides is :
PH3 (Molecular hydride), KH (Ionic), interstitial or metallic hydrides with vanadium (V). Ruthenium being a transition metal of group 8 does not form hydride. PH3 acts as a weak base with water. KH reacts violenty with water to give KOH and H2.