Question

steps involved in writing the chemical formula of
calcium phosphate

Answer 1

Hey there !

Calcium = Ca
Valency = 2

Phosphate = PO₄
Valency = 3
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Write the symbol and valency of calcium and phosphate as shown below :-


Symbol Ca PO₄
Valency 2 3

Now , criss cross the chemical formula of calcium with the valency of phosphate and ,
also the chemical formula of phosphate with calcium,
we get the chemical formula as :-
Ca₃(PO₄)₂

We are putting here brackets , as there are more than 2 ions in the compound.

Hope this Helps You !

Answer 2

Answer:

symbol of calcium=ca valency =2 symbol of phosphate=po