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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 25 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

Barium phosphide

Answer
A
Ba3P2
B
BaP
C
Ba3PO4

Explanation

Barium forms Ba²⁺ ions, and phosphide is P³⁻. To balance the charges, use 3 barium ions (+6) and 2 phosphide ions (−6), giving the neutral formula Ba₃P₂. Therefore, the correct choice is Ba₃P₂.

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