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What is the correct formula that wouldresult from the combination of the two ionic species?

What is the correct formula that wouldresult from the combination of the two ionic-example-1
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In order to find which ionic compound will be made from these two ions, we need to match their charges:

NH4 has a +1 charge

N has a -3 charge

We will need 3 NH4 in order to match the -3 charge of N, therefore we will have a neutral compound:

(NH4)3N is the best option, this is Ammonium nitride

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