Question

What is the formula for an ionic compound made of barium and nitrogen?

Answer 1

Hint: Ionic compounds contain ions and are held together by the attractive forces among the oppositely charged ions. Common salt (sodium chloride) is one of the best-known ionic compounds.

Complete answer:
Barium is an alkaline earth metal that produces $B{a}^{2+}$ ions, while nitrogen belongs to Group 15 and can produce $N_3$ nitride ions. Because the salt that forms is electrostatically neutral, it has the formula $$B{a}_3{N}_2$$ .
Barium Nitride is an inorganic substance. It's also known as barium salt, barium dinitrate, or barium nitrate. It has a green flame and is an excellent oxidising agent. Pyrotechnics makes extensive use of it.
Nitro Barite is a solid white crystalline substance. It's a non-combustible chemical that helps combustible materials burn faster. It may explode if exposed to fire or heat for an extended period of time.
Uses of Barium Nitride:-
(1) Barium nitrate is used in the production of barium oxide containing materials.
(2) It is used in green signal lights.
(3) It is used in making ceramic glazes.
(4) It is used in detonators.

Note:
When barium nitrate is burned, it produces a green flame. When heated, it decomposes into barium oxide, oxygen, and nitrogen dioxide. This produces nitric oxide from barium nitrite. It reacts with either sulphate or sulphuric acid to make barium sulphate.