What is the charge on the anion in #AlPO_4#?

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David Drayer
Mar 4, 2017

#PO_4 = -3#

Explanation:

the anion is the negatively charged ion in a solution or molecule.

The Al is the positively charged ion in this molecule.

#PO_4 # is the negatively charged in this molecule.

Al number 13 normally has a charge of + 3 the phosphate ion must have an equal negative charge of -3

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