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10 grade science

What is the formula unit of sodium nitride?

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The formula unit of sodium nitride is Na3N. In sodium nitride, sodium (Na) has a +1 charge, and nitride (N) has a -3 charge. To balance the charges, you need three sodium ions for every one nitride ion, hence the formula Na3N.