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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 10 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of 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 two phosphide ions with a total charge of −6, so the neutral formula is Ca₃P₂, choice C.

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