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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Atomic Numbers and Electron Configurations

Question 8 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

The formula for sodium phosphate:

Answer
A
NaPO4
B
Na(PO4)3
C
Na3PO4

Explanation

Phosphate is the polyatomic ion PO₄³⁻, and sodium forms Na⁺ ions. Three sodium ions balance the −3 charge of one phosphate ion, giving the neutral formula Na₃PO₄. Therefore, the correct choice is Na₃PO₄.

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