What charge does P have normally?

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its -3 right?

2006-09-24 17:16:27 · 3 answers · asked by gogogo 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

So, when does P have the chrage +5? At what condition?

2006-09-24 17:22:34 · update #1

the P normally has the charge 0 (P4). it can have different states of oxidation in it's compounds :
PH3 is -3
PF3 and H3PO3 is +3
PF5 and H3PO4 is +5

2006-09-25 10:46:40 · answer #1 · answered by andreicnx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Phosphate?
You mean oxidation number right?
it's -3 or +5

2006-09-25 00:18:28 · answer #2 · answered by kb27787 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

yup!!

2006-09-25 00:47:54 · answer #3 · answered by fzaa3's lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋