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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 8 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

Lithium nitride

Answer
A
LiN
B
LiN3
C
Li3N

Explanation

Lithium forms Li⁺ ions, and nitride forms N³⁻ ions. Three Li⁺ ions balance the charge of one N³⁻ ion, so the neutral formula is Li₃N. The correct choice is Li3N.

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