Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

ammonium phosphate

  1. (NH4)3PO4

  2. NH4PO4

  3. NH4(PO4)2

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Ammonium is NH4+ with +1 charge. Phosphate is PO4 with -3 charge. To balance +1 and -3, you need 3 ammonium ions and 1 phosphate: (NH4)3PO4. NH4PO4 doesn't balance charges.

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