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What charge is the following metal? Zn3N2

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Answer:

The charge on the metal is +2

Step-by-step explanation:

Taking a good look at the compound zinc nitride, we will notice that it is made up of zinc and nitrogen.

Zinc has a common common oxidation state of +2 while nitrogen has a common oxidation state of -3. When the two atoms combine, the individual charges on them will be +2 for zinc and -3 for nitrogen according to their common oxidation states.

Hence the answer.

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