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How to Write the Formula for Barium phosphide

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  • Determine the type of compound you are working with.
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For Barium phosphide use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Barium phosphide

Barium phosphide is a binary ionic compound (a metal + a non-metal). So ...
  • Write the element symbols for barium and phosphide (phosphide is phosphorus on the P-table).
  • Determine the charge of each element using the Periodic Table.
  • Balance the charges so the overall (net) charge on the compound is zero.
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