The Formula (NH₄)₃PO₄ Indicates That One Formula Unit of This

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Multiple Choice

The formula (NH₄) ₃PO₄ indicates that one formula unit of this compound is composed of

• A)three atoms of nitrogen,twelve atoms of hydrogen,one atom of phosphorus,four atoms of oxygen,and six extra electrons.
• B)three atoms of nitrogen,twelve atoms of hydrogen,four atoms of phosphorus,and four atoms of oxygen.
• C)one atom of nitrogen,twelve atoms of hydrogen,one atom of phosphorus,and four atoms of oxygen.
• D)three atoms of nitrogen,seven atoms of hydrogen,one atom of phosphorus,and four atoms of oxygen.
• E)three atoms of nitrogen,twelve atoms of hydrogen,one atom of phosphorus,and four atoms of oxygen.

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