Answer to Question #172580 in General Chemistry for Kyle

Question

Compute the numerical value of Gravimetric factor for Magnesium ammonium phosphate (MgNH4PO4) precipitate into phosphorous (as diphosphorous pentoxide, P2O5).

Answer 1

2 NH3 + 13 H2O + 2 Mg + P2O5 + O2

= 2 MgNH4PO4*6H2O .

For 1 mol. Pf p2O5 2 mol. Of given compound formed .