15.104 The nitride ion and the amide ion, NH2, have greater attractions for the hydronium ion than the hydroxide ion does. Write the equations for the reactions that occur when calcium nitride and sodium amide are added to water (each gives NH3). Which is the stronger base, the nitride ion or the amide ion? Why? What is the meaning of the statement that the hydroxide ion is the strongest base that can exist in water? loeA

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15.104 The nitride ion and the amide ion, NH2, have greater
attractions for the hydronium ion than the hydroxide ion does.
Write the equations for the reactions that occur when calcium
nitride and sodium amide are added to water (each gives NH3).
Which is the stronger base, the nitride ion or the amide ion?
Why? What is the meaning of the statement that the hydroxide
ion is the strongest base that can exist in water? loe
Transcribed Image Text:15.104 The nitride ion and the amide ion, NH2, have greater attractions for the hydronium ion than the hydroxide ion does. Write the equations for the reactions that occur when calcium nitride and sodium amide are added to water (each gives NH3). Which is the stronger base, the nitride ion or the amide ion? Why? What is the meaning of the statement that the hydroxide ion is the strongest base that can exist in water? loe
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