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they are formed when nitrogen come in contact with more electropositive metals who force it to take electrons from them.

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N + 3e- -----> N^3-

the e- are electrons. A nitride ion has a 3- charge.

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Q: What is the formation of a nitride ion from a neutral nitrogen atom?
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