What Is the Meaning of the Symbol Below? [PO₄]^3-

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the symbol below? [PO₄]^3-

A) The phosphorous has three more electrons than protons.
B) Three oxygens each have one more electron than protons.
C) Each of the four oxygens has three more electrons than protons.
D) The ion has three more electrons than protons.
E) The 3^- means that the molecule has lost three electrons.