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What is the formula for magnesium nitride?

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Apr 28, 2016

#Mg_3N_2#

Explanation:

Of course this is the ionic salt of #Mg^(2+)# and #N^(3-)#. Hydrolysis gives ammonia:

#Mg_3N_2(s) + 6H_2O(l) rarr 3Mg(OH)_2(aq) + 2NH_3(aq)#

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