Chapter 11.2, Problem 14SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the balanced chemical equation for the formation of magnesium nitride.

Concept Introduction: When the count of atoms in both directions of the chemical reaction will be identical, then it will be referred to as a balanced chemical reaction.

Answer to Problem 14SP

The balanced chemical reaction will be:

  $\text{3Mg}\text{+}{\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\to {\text{Mg}}_{\text{3}}{\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$

Explanation of Solution

When magnesium reacts with nitrogen atoms, then it will form magnesium nitride.

Its balanced chemical reaction can be written as:

  $\text{3Mg}\text{+}{\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\to {\text{Mg}}_{\text{3}}{\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$