How many valance are transferred from the nitrogen atom to potassium in the formation of the compound potassium nitride?

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Carmen Tran

31 December, 00:25

How many valance are transferred from the nitrogen atom to potassium in the formation of the compound potassium nitride?

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Ariana · Answer 1

3 valence electrons are transferred in the formation of the compound potassium nitride because nitrogen needs 3 valence electron to become stable, or to have the electron configuration of noble Gases.

Brownie · Answer 2

Nitrogen requires 3 electrons to have a total of 8 valence electrons. Each potassium atom will transfer one electron. A total of 3 potassium atoms and one nitrogen atom will be involved in the formation of a formula unit of potassium nitride.