What is the ionic equation for the dissolution of magnesium phosphate, Mg3(PO4)2?
A) Mg3(PO4)2(s) ←→Mg32+(aq) + (PO4)22-(aq)
B) Mg3(PO4)2(s) ←→Mg2+(aq) + PO43-(aq)
C) Mg3(PO4)2(s) ←→Mg3(PO4)2(aq)
D) Mg3(PO4)2(s) ←→3Mg2+(aq) + 2PO42-(aq)
Answer D
What is the ionic equation for the dissolution of magnesium phosphate, Mg3(PO4)2?
A) Mg3(PO4)2(s) ←→Mg32+(aq) + (PO4)22-(aq)
B) Mg3(PO4)2(s) ←→Mg2+(aq) + PO43-(aq)
C) Mg3(PO4)2(s) ←→Mg3(PO4)2(aq)
D) Mg3(PO4)2(s) ←→3Mg2+(aq) + 2PO42-(aq)
Answer D