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What are the numbers in the formula Cu3PO4?

copper

phosphorus

oxygen

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  • 3 years ago

    Cu3PO4

    There are 3(three) copper atoms

    There is 1(one) phosphorus atom ( one is never shown)

    There are 4(four) oxygen atoms.

    The whole makes ONE molecule of copper phosphate (Cu3PO4)

  • 3 years ago

    The formula unit of copper (1) phosphate is:

    Copper : 3 atoms per formula unit

    Phosphorus: 1 atom per formula unit

    Oxygen: 4 atoms per formula unit.

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