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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Types of Chemical Bonds

Question 3 • ISA CA-Chemistry A

Calcium phosphide

Answer
A
Ca2P
B
Ca2P3
C
Ca3P2

Explanation

Calcium forms Ca²⁺ ions, and phosphide forms P³⁻ ions. To balance the charges, use three calcium ions (+6) and two phosphide ions (−6), giving the neutral formula Ca₃P₂. The correct choice is Ca₃P₂.

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