Potassium phosphate, K₃PO₄, is a solid at room temperature and is soluble in water. Which of the following statements is correct? A)K₃PO₄ is an electrolyte. B)K⁺ and PO₄^3- ions are solvated by water. C)K₃PO₄ completely dissociates in water. D)All of the above are correct.

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Potassium phosphate dissolves in water and dissociates into its ions, making it an electrolyte. The ions are solvated by water molecules, which is typical behavior for ionic compounds in solution.

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Potassium Phosphate, K₃PO₄, Is a Solid at Room Temperature and Is