Phosphate Formula
The chemical formula of Phosphate is PO43-. Phosphate contains one Phosphorus (P) atom and four Oxygen (O) atoms. In which one central Phosphorus (P) atom is surrounded by four Oxygen (O) atoms. It forms an ionic bond between these 2 atoms. It is also known as a Phosphate ion or Orthophosphate. It is a Polyatomic ion. It is present in bones, teeth, and genes in the human body.
Phosphate Formula – Structure, Properties, Uses, Sample Questions
Phosphorus (P) is the chemical element with atomic number 25 in the periodic table. It exists in two forms white phosphorus and red phosphorus. In generally found as phosphate as a mineral. Oxygen (O) is the chemical element with atomic number 8 in the periodic table.