Answer:
The element nitrogen forms an anion with the charge -3. The symbol for this ion is N³⁻, and the name is nitride. The number of electrons in this ion is 10.
Explanation:
The element nitrogen is in the Group 15 in the Periodic Table, so it tends to gain 3 electrons (3 negative charges) to fill its valance shell with 8 electrons.
The element nitrogen forms an anion with the charge -3. The symbol for this ion is N³⁻, and the name is nitride. The number of electrons in this ion is 10 (the original 7 plus the 3 gained). It is isoelectronic with the gas Neon, which accounts for its stability.
