Formula for Phosphate Sodium?

Trisodium phosphate is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Na₃PO₄. It is a white, granular or crystalline solid, highly soluble in water, producing an alkaline solution. TSP is used as a cleaning agent, builder, lubricant, food additive, stain remover, and degreaser.

What is the formula when sodium and phosphate bond?

Sodium Phosphate is an ionic compound formed by two ions, Sodium Na+ and Phosphate PO−34 . 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 Na3PO4 .

What element is Na3PO4?

The percent composition of Na3PO4, also known as trisodium phosphate is:
  • Sodium 42.07 percent.
  • Phosphorus 18.89 percent.
  • Oxygen 39.04 percent.
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