There is a trimeric silicate ion Si3O96-. Draw a possible structure for the ion. Phosphorus forms an isostructural and isoelectronic ion. What is its formula? Another element forms an isoelectronic and isostructural neutral compound. What is its formula?

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There is a trimeric silicate ion Si3O96-. Draw a possible structure for the ion.

Phosphorus forms an isostructural and isoelectronic ion. What is its formula?

Another element forms an isoelectronic and isostructural neutral compound. What is its formula?

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