Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

strontium phosphate

  1. SrPO4

  2. Sr2PO4

  3. Sr3(PO4)2

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Strontium has a +2 charge (Sr^2+). Phosphate is PO4^3- with a -3 charge. To balance the charges between +2 and -3, you need 3 strontium ions (total +6) and 2 phosphate ions (total -6), giving Sr3(PO4)2. Option C is correct.

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