Question

What is the molecular formula of sodium phosphate?

Answer 1

Sodium phosphate:

• Sodium phosphate is a salt of Sodium $\left({\mathrm{Na}}^{+}\right)$ and Phosphate $\left({{\mathrm{PO}}_4}^{3-}\right)$ ions.
• The molecular formula of sodium phosphate is ${\mathrm{Na}}_3{\mathrm{PO}}_4$.
• The formula of sodium phosphate is given below:

Uses of Sodium phosphate:

• It is used as a thickening/leaving agent for baked products.
• It also serves as an emulsifier.