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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Types of Chemical Bonds

Question 11 • ISA CA-Chemistry A

Barium phosphide

Answer
A
Ba3P2
B
BaP
C
Ba3PO4

Explanation

Barium forms Ba²⁺ ions, and phosphide forms P³⁻ ions. To balance the charges, use 3 barium ions (+6 total) and 2 phosphide ions (−6 total), giving the neutral formula Ba₃P₂. Therefore, the correct choice is Ba₃P₂.

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