How many electrons does a nitride ion have?

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2006-07-31 13:53:06 · 2 answers · asked by FAK 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

10 electrons. Nitride is nitrogen in ionic form and when nitrogen is ionic it takes a 3- charge so it fills its valence

2006-07-31 14:27:16 · answer #1 · answered by Jake S 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋

10 electrons

nitrogen has 7 electrons and nitride has 3 extra electrons, giving it a -3 charge.

2006-07-31 18:19:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋