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What is the correct name for the ionic compound Al_2O_3?
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Naming Ionic Compounds
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Which of the following is the correct name for the ion N^{3-}?
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Nitrate
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Nitrite
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Nitride
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Nitronium
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Identify the ion given: $\mathrm{N^{3-}}$ is a nitrogen ion with a charge of -3.
Recall common nitrogen-containing ions and their charges: Nitrate is $\mathrm{NO_3^-}$, Nitrite is $\mathrm{NO_2^-}$, Nitronium is $\mathrm{NO_2^+}$, and Nitride is the nitrogen ion with a -3 charge.
Understand that the suffix '-ide' is typically used for simple monoatomic anions, such as $\mathrm{Cl^-}$ (chloride) or $\mathrm{O^{2-}}$ (oxide).
Since $\mathrm{N^{3-}}$ is a monoatomic ion with a -3 charge, it follows the naming convention for simple anions and is called 'Nitride'.
Therefore, the correct name for the ion $\mathrm{N^{3-}}$ is 'Nitride'.
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