what is the formula for the simplest stable compound formed between magnesium and nitrogen?

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what is the formula for the simplest stable compound formed between magnesium and nitrogen?

1) Mg3N5
2) MgN
3) MgN2
4) Mg3N2

2007-10-06 09:13:03 · 2 answers · asked by Alexa S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Magnesium has an oxidation state of +2, and nitrogen can have one of several (-3, +3, +5, +4, +2). The simplest stable configuration then is:

4) Mg3N2 (magnesium nitride)

2007-10-06 09:36:30 · answer #1 · answered by skeptik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

3. Mg3N2 Magnesium nitride

2016-05-17 10:33:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋