Answer to Question #92002 in General Chemistry for jimbo

Question

Complete the equation for the dissociation of
K3PO4(aq).
Omit water from the equation because it is understood to be present

Answer 1

Balanced chemical reaction (dissociation): K₃PO₄(aq) → 3K⁺(aq) + PO₄³⁻(aq).

K₃PO₄ is potassium phosphate, a water-soluble ionic salt.

In water potassium phosphate, ionic compound, dissociates on positive potassium ion (cations) and negative phosphate ions (anions).

Potassium has positive charge (+1), compound has neutral charge.