Give reasons as to why Phosphate ion is a compound ion.
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Explanation:
Sodium Phosphate is an ionic compound formed by two ions, Sodium
N
a
+
and Phosphate
P
O
−
3
4
.
In order for these two polyatomic ions to bond the charges must be equal and opposite. Therefore, it will take three +1 sodium ions to balance the one -3 phosphate ion. This will make the formula for Sodium Phosphate
N
a
3
P
O
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