The compound magnesium phosphate has the chemical formula Mg3(PO4)2. In this compound, phosphorous and oxygen act together as on
e charged particle, which is connected to magnesium, the other charged particle. What does the 2 mean in the formula 5Mg3(PO4)2?
There are two elements in magnesium phosphate.
There are two molecules of magnesium phosphate.
There are two magnesium ions in a molecule of magnesium phosphate.
There are two phosphate ions in a molecule of magnesium phosphate.
