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18 November, 02:40

Is the formula for Mercurous Phosphate (or Mercury (I) Phosphate) (Hg2) 3 (PO4) 2 or Hg3PO4? I have looked it up on the Internet and I have seen it both ways.

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  1. 18 November, 04:06
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    In the compound mercurous phosphate, the mercury atoms are exhibiting a valence charge of + 1; on the other hand, phosphate ions possess a charge of - 3.

    Therefore, when the two ions combine, the final compound will have the formula:

    Hg₃PO₄

    The formula (Hg₂) ₃ (PO₄) ₂ just contains two units of mercury (I) phosphate.
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