the formula of Calcium phosphate?

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the formula of Calcium phosphate?

2007-10-10 08:41:53 · 2 answers · asked by hikdsjutrj 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Ca3(PO4)2 = Calcium phosphate

2007-10-10 08:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

The calcium ion is +2, the phosphate ion is -3, so just reverse the numbers. Ca3(PO4)2. You can do this with any compound with different oxidation numbers/valences, but if the two have a common denominator, divide by that either before or after putting them together. For example, if you get a +2 and a -4 combining, just use +1 and -2 to figure out the numbers.

2007-10-10 15:47:23 · answer #2 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋