Question

List all of the ions present in solution when the following strong

electrolyte compound is dissolved in water

Co3(PO4)2

Answer 1

Co²⁺ and PO₄³⁻

Step-by-step explanation:

Strong electrolytes completely dissolve in water. Therefore, the ionic bonds between the cation and anion in Co₃(PO₄)₂ would break apart. The resulting ions would be Co²⁺ and PO₄³⁻. The phosphate (PO₄³⁻) would NOT further seperate because the phorphorus and oxygen bonds are covalent, not ionic. Phosphate ions are a type of polyatomic ion (ions which have covalent bonds).