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1 October, 03:47

The formula for silver phosphate contains how many silver ions

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    Three silver cations are present.

    Explanation:

    The overall compound is neutral because of equal number of positive and negative charges cancel each other.

    The silver form + 1 ion.

    The charge on PO₄ is - 3.

    Thus to form the compound overall neutral three atoms of silver are combine with one PO₄.

    Formula:

    Ag₃PO₄

    Oxidation state:

    Ag₃³⁺ PO₄⁻³

    It is water insoluble compound.

    It is yellow in color.

    It is light sensitive compound.

    Its molar mass is 418.574 g/mol.
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