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Elements in group 15 (or group 5) are non-metals. Thus, elements in group 1 lose electrons, forming positively charged cations, which are gained by elements in group 5, forming negatively charged anions. The attraction between anions and cations is known as an ionic bond.

Example, the reaction between sodium and nitrogen:

2 Na(s) + 3 N2(g) --> 2 Na3N(s)

The formula is due to sodium having a valency of 1 and nitrogen having a valency of 3. These 'cross over' producing the symbolic formula Na3N.

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