Silver and Nitrogen Compounds

The video tutorial explains how to write the formula for silver nitride. It begins by identifying the element symbols for silver and nitrogen, then discusses the concept of ionic compounds and the importance of balancing charges to achieve a neutral compound. The tutorial highlights that silver, despite being a transition metal, consistently has a +1 charge. By balancing the charges of silver and nitrogen, the correct formula for silver nitride is derived. The video concludes with a note on naming conventions for silver compounds.

What is the symbol for silver on the periodic table?

• Sn

• Au

• Ag

• Si

What does the suffix 'ide' indicate in the name nitride?

• A polyatomic ion

• A transition metal

• A metal

• A single nitrogen atom

What is the ionic charge of silver in silver nitride?

• 3+

• 2+

• 0

• 1+

Which group does nitrogen belong to on the periodic table?

• Group 5A

• Group 3

• Group 1

• Group 7

How many silver ions are needed to balance the charge of one nitride ion?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

What is the net charge of a neutral compound?

• 2+

• 0

• 3-

• 1+

What is the correct formula for silver nitride?

• AgN3

• AgN

• Ag2N

• Ag3N

Why is silver sometimes referred to as 'silver one nitrite'?

• Because it has a 2+ charge

• Because it is a transition metal

• Because it always has a 1+ charge

• Because it forms a polyatomic ion