Answer:
Anions. Some atoms have nearly eight electrons in their valence shell and can gain additional valence electrons until they have an octet. When these atoms gain electrons, they acquire a negative charge because they now possess more electrons than protons. Negatively charged ions are called anions.
Extensive hydrogen bonding.
It takes a lot of energy to break hydrogen bonds and turn liquid water into a gas, therefore the boiling point for water is high.
Explanation:
Cr=35.880/51=0.73≈0.7
P=21.076/31=0.67≈0.7
O=43.543/16=2.71
Divide each by 0.7 u get
Cr=1 ,P =1, O=4
Empirical formula is CrPO4
