This is the chemical formula for calcium phosphate: Ca3(PO4)2 Calculate the mass percent of oxygen in calcium phosphate. Round your answer to the nearest percentage.
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The calcium and phosphate ions are combined together to form this molecule. The calcium ion has a mass of 22.4 grams and the phosphate ion has a mass of 8.3 grams. Together, these ions make up 100 grams of calcium phosphate. Show more…
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