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What is the formula for the simplest stable compound formed between magnesium and nitrogen?

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Answer:

Mg3N2

Step-by-step explanation:

Compound formed by the combination of Mg and N is magnesium nitride. Mg has a valency =+2 and nitrogen has a valency=−3. The chemical formula of magnesium nitride is

3Mg + N2 => Mg3N2

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