What is the formula for lithium phosphide?

Answer 1

Li3P

Li is in Group 1, meaning it has 1 valence electron and therefore needs to lose one electron to fulfill the octet rule.

P is in Group 5, meaning it has 5 valence electrons and needs to gain three to fulfill the octet rule.

Three Li atoms "give" one electron each to one P atom.

Answer 2

The formula for lithium phosphide is Li3P. This compound is formed by the combination of lithium, a group 1 metal with a +1 oxidation state, and phosphorus, a group 15 non-metal with a -3 oxidation state. The formula indicates that three lithium atoms combine with one phosphorus atom to form a stable compound.

Answer 3

The chemical formula for lithium phosphide is Li3P. It is composed of 3 lithium atoms and 1 phosphorus atom.

Answer 4

The chemical formula for anhydrous lithium phosphate is Li3PO4, because lithium forms cations with an electrical charge of +1 each and the polyatomic phosphate anion has a charge of -3.

Answer 5

The chemical formula of lithium phosphide is Li3P.

Answer 6

Li3(PO4), or Li3O4P

Answer 7

Formula: Li3P

Answer 8

Which oxidation state of phosphorus?

Answer 9

Li3(PO4)

Answer 10

LiH2PO4