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Title: formula
Post by: nlee5687 on October 19, 2007, 08:13:50 PM

Given this formula, Zr₃(PO₄)₄. On the basis of this information, the formula for the sulfide of Zr would be what?

Since the particular formula was given, Zr must be Zr(IV) right? So the resulting formula would beZr₂S₄?

Title: Re: formula
Post by: Borek on October 20, 2007, 03:40:11 AM

You are right about Zr(IV). Ratio Zr:S is correct - but Zr₂S₄ is wrong.