Question

the steps involved in writing the chemical formula of magnesium phosphate

Answer 1

Magnesium phosphate is Mg3(PO4)2. The subscripts are calculated using the LCM (least common multiple) of the ionic charges: Mg ions are +2 and PO4 ions are -3, so the LCM is 6. This means that 3 Mg ions are needed to combine with 2 PO4 ions. ... The chemical formula of magnesium phosphate is Mg3(PO4)2.

Answer 2

Calcium phosphate is achemical compound. Its chemical formula is Ca3(PO4)2, although there are otherformulas, like Ca2HPO4 (dicalciumphosphate) and Ca(H2PO4)2 (monocalciumphosphate). It is made of calcium andphosphate ions.