What is Monocalcium phosphate?
'''Monocalcium phosphate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is Ca(H<sub>2</sub>PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>. It contains [[phosphate]], [[calcium]], and [[hydrogen]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== Monocalcium phosphate is a colorless solid. It dissolves a little in water to make an [[acid]]ic solution. It is made by replacing one of the hydrogen ions in [[phosphoric acid]] with a calcium ion. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting [[calcium phosphate]] rock with [[sulfuric acid]]. This makes monocalcium phosphate. ==Uses== It is used in [[baking powder]]. When it is dissolved in water, it makes an acidic solution which reacts with the [[sodium bicarbonate]] to make [[carbon dioxide]]. The carbon dioxide makes it rise. It is also used in [[fertilizer]]s. ==Related pages== *[[Dicalcium phosphate]] *[[Sodium phosphate]] [[Category:Phosphorus compounds]] [[Category:Calcium compounds]]