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Lewis Dot of Azide Ion

N₃^-

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^{Azide does have resonance structures. The VSEPR model predicts a shape that is linear.}

^{Sodium azide is found in air bags of automobiles. When decomposed it rapidly forms nitrogen gas.}

from  http://treefrog.fullerton.edu/chem/LS/N3neg1LS.html

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