Question

how many electrons would be gained by the nitrogen atoms in the formation of 49.0 g of
nitride ions?

Answer 1

Answer:

To become an ion, a nitrogen atom simply has to gain or lose an electron, but......

Explanation:

But typically a nitrogen atom gains 3 electrons to form the nitride ion,  

N 3 −

Lithium metal under dinitrogen undergoes oxidation to give lithium nitride:

6 L i + N 2 → 2 L i 3 N