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Depends on the context. Technically, phosphorus is an element (P), and phosphate is a molecular anion (PO4_3-), part of phosphoric acid (H3PO4). In (medical) diagnostic testing, they're often used interchangeably, sometimes called "inorganic phosphorus." It's also an essential plant nutrient, so on fertilizers you'll see the phosphorus content expressed as a percentage (by weight) measured as P2O5, the anhydride of phosphoric acid.
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∙ 14y agoNo. Trisodium phosphate is Na3PO4, but tripotassium phosphate is K3PO4. Potassium (K+) is not the same thing as sodium (Na+), even though both are attached to a phosphate (PO43-) in thisexample.
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∙ 9y agoPhosphorus is an element. Phosphate is an ion. The latter is composed from two different elements--phosphorus and oxygen.
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What is the name of Na3PO3?
The compound with formula Na3PO4 is named "sodium phosphate", "trisodium phosphate", "sodium ortho-phosphate", or "trisodium ortho-phosphate".
What is the compound name of K3PO2?
potassium phosphite
How does Trisodium phosphate work to remove grease?
Trisodium phosphate turns oils and grease into soap through a process called saponification.
Will trisodium phosphate clean concrete?
Yes.
Does trisodium phosphate cleaner contain any acid?
When trisodium phosphate is dissolved in water, it produces a solution whose pH can be up to 12.5; as an acid is a chemical whose pH is below 7, trisodium phosphate cleaner doesn't contain any acid.
What is a Tripotassium Phosphates formula?
Tripotassium phosphate (usually written simply as potassium phosphate) is K3PO4.
What is the name of Na3PO3?
The compound with formula Na3PO4 is named "sodium phosphate", "trisodium phosphate", "sodium ortho-phosphate", or "trisodium ortho-phosphate".
What is the chemical formula for tripotassium phosphate?
K3PO4
Where can one purchase trisodium phosphate?
Trisodium phosphate can be purchased at almost any hardware store, paint store, or lumber yard. The Home Depot has a selection of trisodium phosphate, and is used as a degerent.
What is the compound name of K3PO2?
potassium phosphite
How does Trisodium phosphate work to remove grease?
Trisodium phosphate turns oils and grease into soap through a process called saponification.
Is K3PO4 a strong or weak electrolyte?
Tripotassium phosphate is a weak electrolyte.
What is sugar soap ingredients?
trisodium phosphate
Will trisodium phosphate clean concrete?
Yes.
What is the proper name of Na3PO4?
Trisodium Phosphate
Is trisodium phosphate dangerous?
It is a strong base and should be used very carefully. It is the same phosphate used in detergents. Not environmentally friendly, but not in the same category as crude oil.
Is K3PO4 a strong weak or non-electrolyte?
Tripotassium phosphate is a weak electrolyte.
