5. The compound is called: *
(1 Point)
VP2
Vanadium (1) phosphide
Vanadium (IV) phosphide
Vanadium phosphide
Vanadium (VI) phosphide
Vanadium (V) phosphide
6. The compound is called

Vanadium (VI) Phosphide

Explanation:

Vanadium has a 6+ charge for this compound, so there needs to be two phosphorus atoms to satisfy the charges. This is an ionic compound as well so the roman numerals need to be present.

every chemical equation adheres to the law of conservation of mass, which states that matter cannot be created or destroyed. therefore, there must be the same number of atoms of each element on each side of a chemical equation.