Write the chemical formula for magnesium phosphate.
The symbol of magnesium is ‘’, having a valency of 2+.
The formula of phosphate is ‘’ with valency 3-.
Step 1 –
Write the formula of sodium zincate:
Symbol Valency
Magnesium 2+
Phosphate 3-
Step 2 –
Write each symbol with its valency:
Step 3 –
Interchanging the valencies:
The formula of the compound ferrous sulphide would be .