What is Potassium arsenate?
'''Potassium arsenate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula can be K<sub>3</sub>AsO<sub>4</sub>, K<sub>2</sub>HAsO<sub>4</sub>, or KH<sub>2</sub>AsO<sub>4</sub>. It has [[potassium]] and [[arsenate]] [[ion]]s in it. ==Properties== Potassium arsenate is a white solid. It dissolves easily in water. It is an [[oxidizing agent]]. It is [[carcinogen]]ic and highly [[toxic]]. ==Preparation and uses== Potassium arsenate is made by reacting amounts of [[potassium hydroxide]] with [[arsenic acid]]. The amount of potassium hydroxide can be changed to make the different chemical formulas. Potassium arsenate was once used for [[medicine]] but is too toxic to be used now. ==Related pages== *[[Potassium arsenite]] *[[Lead arsenate]] *[[Potassium phosphate]] [[Category:Potassium compounds]] [[Category:Arsenic compounds]]