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In this case, Mg has a value of 1.3 and N has a value of 3.0, so it is an ionic bond.

Ionic and covalent bonds are on a continuum. Some "ionic" compounds are in fact partly covalent because the positive cation (e.g. magnesium) polarizes (attracts the electrons of) the anion forming a stronger bond than if it was 100% ionic.

A table of ELECTRONEGATIVITY can help one determine whether a bond is ionic or covalent. The bigger the difference in electronegativity the more ionic the bond.

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Magnesium nitride is an ionic bond.

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Q: Does magnesium nitride have a ionic or covalent bond?
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