Question

What is the formula for tin (IV) nitride?

Answer 1

`"Stannic nitride, "Sn_3N_4`

Explanation:

Stannic nitride is composed of stannic ion, `Sn^(4+)`, and nitride ion, `N^(3-)`. Cross multiplication of ions (`3xxSn^(4+)+4xxN^(-3)`) gives a neutral salt.