What is the ionic compound formula of sodium phosphate?

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BRIAN M.
May 5, 2014

Sodium Phosphate is an ionic compound formed by two ions, Sodium #Na^+# and Phosphate #PO_4^-3#.

In order for these two polyatomic ions to bond the charges must be equal and opposite. Therefore, it will take three +1 sodium ions to balance the one -3 phosphate ion. This will make the formula for Sodium Phosphate #Na_3PO_4#.

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