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How to Write the Formula for Calcium nitride

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  • Determine the type of compound you are working with.
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For Calcium nitride use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Calcium nitride

For Calcium nitride we have a binary ionic compound. Since it is ionic we need to make sure the charges balance.
  • First find the charge for each atom on the Periodic Table.
  • Add subscripts after each element so that the charges cancel out.
  • Make sure the total charge for the compound is zero.

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