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How to Write the Formula for Nitride ion

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  • Determine the type of compound you are working with.
  • Apply the rules for naming that type of compound.
  • Practice until it becomes second nature.
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For Nitride ion use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Nitride ion

Here we have the ion for the element Nitrogen.

You can tell from the Periodic Table that Nitrogen forms ions with a -3 charge.

Write the element symbol and add the charge as a superscript.
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