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what is the relative formula mass of phosphate (PO4)? (To the nearest tenth) A. 187.9 grams B. 46.9 grams C. 23.0 grams D. 94.9 grams

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Answer:

[tex]\huge\boxed{94.9\ grams}[/tex]

Explanation:

Relative formula mass of phosphate:

=> [tex]PO_{4}[/tex]  [Ignoring the charge on it]

Atomic mass of P = 31.0 grams, O = 15.9 grams

=>  30.97 + 4(15.9)

=> 30.97 + 63.9

=> 94.87

≈ 94.9 grams [To nearest tenth]

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Answer:

[tex]\huge \boxed{\mathrm{D. \ 94.9 \ grams}}[/tex]

Explanation:

Phosphate chemical formula is given as,

[tex]\sf PO_4[/tex]

There is one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms.

Atomic mass of Phosphorus [tex]\sf P[/tex] = 30.974 grams

Atomic mass of Oxygen [tex]\sf O[/tex] = 15.999 grams

[tex]\Rightarrow 30.974 + 4(15.999)[/tex]

[tex]\Rightarrow 30.974+ 63.996[/tex]

[tex]\Rightarrow 94.97[/tex]

The relative formula mass of phosphate [tex]\sf PO_4[/tex] is 94.9 grams.

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