How many atoms of oxygen are in one formula unit of calcium dihydrogen phosphate?

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2026-05-07 03:25

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Calcium is a 2+ while phosphate is a 3- . To balance them you would need 3 calcium and 2 phosphate.

Giving a formula of:

Ca3(PO4)2

Therefore: 3 Ca + 2 P + 8 O = 13 atoms

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