Which Is the Correct Equation for the Third Ionization of Phosphorous

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct equation for the third ionization of phosphorous?

• A)P²⁺(g)→ P³⁺(g)+ e^-
• B)P(g)→ P⁺(g)+ e^-
• C)P^2-(g)→ P^3-(g)+ e^-
• D)P³⁺(g)+ e^- → P²⁺(g)
• E)P⁺(g)→ P²⁺(g)+ e^-

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Definitions:

Inorganic Nitrogen-containing Ions

Nitrate, nitrite, and ammonium ions that are crucial for plant nutrition but can cause environmental issues in excess.

Organic Molecules

Compounds primarily made of carbon atoms bonded with hydrogen, often containing oxygen and nitrogen, and forming the basis of all life forms.

Guano

Accumulated excrement of seabirds and bats, used as a fertilizer due to its high nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium content.

Phosphorus Cycle

The biogeochemical cycle that describes the movement of phosphorus through the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.