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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Types of Chemical Bonds

Question 4 • ISA CA-Chemistry A

Calcium phosphide

Answer
A
Ca2P
B
Ca2P3
C
Ca3P2

Explanation

Calcium forms Ca²⁺ ions, and phosphide forms P³⁻ ions. Three calcium ions have a total charge of +6, which balances the −6 charge of two phosphide ions. Therefore, the formula is Ca₃P₂, choice C.

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