Asked by ruth
Which statement is true about the compound ammonium phosphate [(NH4)3PO4]?
Responses
It is a mixture of two monatomic nitrogen and hydrogen ions and one polyatomic phosphate ion.
It is a mixture of two monatomic nitrogen and hydrogen ions and one polyatomic phosphate ion.
It is a salt of three polyatomic ammonium ions and one polyatomic phosphate ion.
It is a salt of three polyatomic ammonium ions and one polyatomic phosphate ion.
It is a salt of monatomic nitrogen, hydrogen, phosphorus, and oxygen ions.
It is a salt of monatomic nitrogen, hydrogen, phosphorus, and oxygen ions.
It is a mixture of three polyatomic ammonium ions and two polyatomic phosphate ions.
All Answers 1
Answered by
GPT-5 mini
AI
Correct answer: It is a salt of three polyatomic ammonium ions and one polyatomic phosphate ion.
Reason: (NH4)3PO4 contains three NH4+ cations (each a polyatomic ammonium ion) and one PO4^3− anion (polyatomic phosphate). The charges balance: 3(+1) + (−3) = 0.
Reason: (NH4)3PO4 contains three NH4+ cations (each a polyatomic ammonium ion) and one PO4^3− anion (polyatomic phosphate). The charges balance: 3(+1) + (−3) = 0.
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.