Ca₃(PO₄)₂

Definition

Ca₃(PO₄)₂ refers to the chemical formula for calcium phosphate. It is a solid compound that consists of three calcium ions (Ca²⁺) and two phosphate ions (PO₄³⁻).

Related terms

Calcium Ion (Ca²⁺): A positively charged ion that has lost two electrons, symbolized by Ca²⁺.

Phosphate Ion (PO₄³⁻): A negatively charged ion composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms, symbolized by PO₄³⁻.

Compound:

A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.