How many moles of ions are released when 1.6 mol of ammonium phosphate, (NH₄)₃PO₄, is dissolved in water? A)0.40 mol B)1.6 mol C)3.2 mol D)4.8 mol E)6.4 mol

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Ammonium phosphate, (NH₄)₃PO₄, dissociates into 3 NH₄⁺ ions and 1 PO₄³⁻ ion, totaling 4 ions per formula unit. Therefore, 1.6 mol of (NH₄)₃PO₄ will release 1.6 mol × 4 = 6.4 mol of ions.

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