Question

Give the nature of the bond formed between magnesium and nitrogen.

Answer 1

Answer:

Formation of magnesium nitride

Each magnesium atom loses two electrons. Each nitrogen atom gains three electrons. Two magnesium atoms donate two electrons to each nitrogen atom while one magnesium atom donates one electron to each of the nitrogen atom. Hence, an ionic bond is formed.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Nitrogen atoms will form three covalent bonds ( also called triple covalent) between two atoms of nitrogen because each nitrogen atom.