What Is the Meaning of the Symbol Below? [PO₄]^3-

question 87

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the symbol below? [PO₄]^3-

• A) The phosphorous has three more electrons than protons.
• B) Three oxygens each have one more electron than protons.
• C) Each of the four oxygens has three more electrons than protons.
• D) The ion has three more electrons than protons.
• E) The 3  means that the molecule has lost three electrons.

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