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The formula for silver phosphate contains how many silver ions

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Answer:

Three silver cations are present.

Step-by-step 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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