The formula Ca₃N₂ is called ________.

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The formula contains calcium (Ca) and nitrogen (N) which suggests a compound of these two elements. The subscript of 2 after N suggests that there are two nitrogen atoms, and the absence of any other elements such as oxygen suggest that this is not a nitrate or nitrite compound. The presence of S suggests the presence of sulfur, but there are no oxygen atoms to form sulfate or sulfite ions, leaving only the option of nitride (-3 charge) and the correct answer of calcium nitride (Ca3N2).

The Formula Ca3N₂ Is Called ________

The Formula Ca₃N₂ Is Called ________