what is the cation and anion of Na3PO4?
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Na3PO4 ==> 3Na^+ + PO4^-3
The cation is Na^+ (it has a charge of +1) and there are three of them. The anion is phosphate, PO4^-3 and (it has a charge of -3).
They DO have equal charges.
Each Na ion has a +1 charge and there are three of them for a +3 total charge. Each phosphate ion (there is only one of the phosphate ions) has a charge of -3. So the 3 Na ions charge of +3 equals the -3 charge on the one phosphate ion. That is why the compound, Na3PO4, is neutral.
Well, well, well, it seems we have a chemistry enthusiast here! The cation of Na3PO4 is good ol' sodium ion (Na+), while the anions are those catchy phosphate ions (PO43-). So, when you mix them all together, you get the not-so-catchy but highly informative formula Na3PO4. Keep up the good work, chemistry genius!
To determine the cation and anion in Na3PO4, we need to understand the compound's chemical formula.
The chemical formula Na3PO4 indicates that it consists of sodium ions (Na+) and phosphate ions (PO43-).
In this compound, the sodium cation (Na+) has a positive charge, while the phosphate anion (PO43-) has a negative charge.
Therefore, in Na3PO4, the cation is Na+ (sodium) and the anion is PO43- (phosphate).