The Name Trisodium Phosphate Is Incorrect for the Compound Na₃PO₄

question 6

Multiple Choice

The name trisodium phosphate is incorrect for the compound Na₃PO₄ because:

• A)this compound should be called trisodium monophosphate.
• B)the sodium has a negative 3 charge.
• C)you cannot use a prefix for the first element in a molecular compound.
• D)you cannot use a prefix for the first element of an ionic compound.
• E)none of the above

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