Formula for Cd2+ and PO43- ?
also whats its name

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Owen Ambrose · Accepted Answer

The chemical formula is #"Cd"_3("PO"_4)_2#, and its name is cadmium phosphate.

#"Cd"^(2+)# is the cadmium 2+ ion, and #"PO"_4"^(3-)# is the phosphate 3- ion. To find the formula, mentally cross each charge's size so that the cadmium ion's charge size becomes the phosphate ion's subscript and the phosphate ion's charge size becomes the cadmium ion's charge size. #"Cd"_3("PO"_4)_2# Cadmium phosphate is the name of this ionic substance.

Henry Antrim · Answer

undefined The ions phosphate (PO4^3-) and cadmium (Cd^2+) have the following chemical formulas: - PO4^3-: Phosphate ion - Cd^2+: Cadmium ion

HIX Tutor · Answer

undefined 1. **Identify the ions**: Cd²⁺ is cadmium with a +2 charge. PO₄³⁻ is phosphate with a -3 charge.

2. **Balance the charges**: 
   - You need 3 Cd²⁺ to balance 2 PO₄³⁻.
   - This makes: 3 x (+2) = +6 and 2 x (-3) = -6.

3. **Write the formula**: The formula is Cd₃(PO₄)₂.

4. **Name the compound**: The name is cadmium phosphate.

So, the formula is Cd₃(PO₄)₂, and the name is cadmium phosphate.

Formula for Cd2+ and PO43- ? also whats its name

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