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What is the chemical formula of calcium phosphate?
- CaPO₄
- Ca2(PO4)3
- Ca3(PO4)2
- Ca(PO4)2
Answer
C. Ca3(PO4)2
Solution
Ca2+ and PO43- combine in a 3 : 2 ratio.
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