Sodium and phosphorus combine to form Na 3 cap p What is the name of this compound?
Answer
A
sodium phosphide
B
phosphorus sodide
C
phosphorus sodiate
D
sodium phosphate
Explanation
Na₃P is an ionic compound made from sodium ions and phosphorus ions. When phosphorus forms a negative ion, its name changes to phosphide, so Na₃P is sodium phosphide.
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