What is the name of the ionic compound Li_(3)PO_(4) 7 lanthanum phosphide lithium phosphide lithium phosphate lanthanum phosphate

## Step 1: Identify the elements and their charges### Lithium (Li) has a charge of +1, and the phosphate ion ( ) has a charge of -3. The formula indicates three lithium ions are needed to balance one phosphate ion.## Step 2: Name the compound### The cation (positive ion) is named first, followed by the anion (negative ion). Lithium is the cation, and phosphate is the anion. Therefore, the compound is named lithium phosphate.#