Does sodium and nitrogen form a covalent or ionic bond?

Answer 1

In an ionic bond, one of the elements is a metal, the other a non metal. Sodium is underneath the classification of "alkali metals", whilst Nitrogen is a non metal. Therefore, the bond between these two elements is ionic. The formula would be Na3N.

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Answer 2

Sodium and nitrogen typically form an ionic bond where sodium loses an electron to become a cation, and nitrogen gains an electron to become an anion. This results in the formation of an ionic compound, such as sodium nitride (Na3N).

Answer 3

The bond of which nitrogen forms depends on which element it is bonding with.

One nitrogen atom can form a covalent bond with another nitrogen atom to make a diatomic molecule: N2.

Answer 4

Yes, nitrogen easily forms a covalent bond with other nitrogen atoms.

Answer 5

A cation of magnesium,

Mg 2+

and an anion of oxygen,

O 2-

combine to form the ionic compound,

MgO

=======magnesium oxide.

Answer 6

it will form a covalent bond.

Answer 7

a covalent bond