Question

The name trisodium phosphate is incorrect for the compound na3po4 because:

Answer 1

The name trisodium phosphate is incorrect for the compound Na3PO4 because it does not accurately reflect the composition of the compound. The correct name for this compound is sodium phosphate.

Step-by-step explanation:

The name trisodium phosphate is incorrect for the compound Na3PO4 because it does not accurately reflect the composition of the compound. The compound consists of three sodium ions (Na+) and one phosphate ion (PO43-). The correct name for this compound is sodium phosphate.

Answer 2

The use of a prefix for an ionic compound such as na3po4 is incorrect.