phosphates
Bone mineral salts
Phosphates are chemical compounds containing phosphorus and oxygen, essential in biology and industry.
In the body, phosphates help build bones and teeth, store energy, and regulate cellular processes.
Industrially, they appear in fertilizers, detergents, and food additives.
Environmental concern centers on phosphate runoff causing algae blooms: The lake was choked with algae from agricultural phosphates.
Having several atoms
- anionNegatively charged ion
- valenceCombining power measure
- covalentSharing electrons between atoms
- bondingForming close connections
esters · acid · salts · inorganic · organic · hydrolysis · condensation · functional
Calcium phosphate mineral
- oreMetal-bearing rock
- geologyStudy of Earth's composition
- extractionAct of removing
- flotationAbility to stay afloat
guano · sedimentary · rock · matrix · tailings · overburden · dragline · stratigraphy
Cell's energy molecule
- ADPPayroll processing firm
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- cellularComposed of small units
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
mitochondria · bioenergetics · cycle · glycolysis · adenosine · triphosphate · diphosphate · nucleotide
Excess nutrients depleting oxygen
- algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers
- bloomsFlowers or flourishes
- runoffExcess water drainage
- waterwaysNavigable bodies for transport
detergents · wastewater · aquatic · hypoxia · nitrates · lakes · rivers · phytoplankton
Cultivation of land, livestock
- NPKNitrogen, phosphorus, potassium ratio
- superphosphateAcidified phosphate crop nutrient
- runoffExcess water drainage
- eutrophicationExcess nutrients depleting oxygen
overuse · bioavailable · application · granular · slow-release · deficiency · sustainable
Substances included for enhancement
- preservativesDecay-preventing substances
- emulsifiersAgents binding immiscible liquids
- leaveningSubstance causing dough expansion
- cheeseFermented milk solid
polyatomic
Having several atoms
bonding · esters · acid · salts · inorganic · organic · hydrolysis · condensation · functional · group
apatite
Calcium phosphate mineral
- oreMetal-bearing rock
- geologyStudy of Earth's composition
- extractionAct of removing
flotation · guano · sedimentary · rock · matrix · tailings · overburden · dragline · stratigraphy · deposits
ATP
Cell's energy molecule
- ADPPayroll processing firm
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- cellularComposed of small units
respiration · mitochondria · bioenergetics · cycle · glycolysis · adenosine · triphosphate · diphosphate · nucleotide · photosynthesis
eutrophication
Excess nutrients depleting oxygen
waterways · detergents · wastewater · aquatic · hypoxia · nitrates · lakes · rivers · phytoplankton · cyanobacteria
agriculture
Cultivation of land, livestock
- NPKNitrogen, phosphorus, potassium ratio
- superphosphateAcidified phosphate crop nutrient
- runoffExcess water drainage
eutrophication · overuse · bioavailable · application · granular · slow-release · deficiency · sustainable
additives
Substances included for enhancement
- preservativesDecay-preventing substances
- emulsifiersAgents binding immiscible liquids
- leaveningSubstance causing dough expansion
- mineralsquartz, marble, granite, limestone, sandstone
- pollutionair pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, smog, toxic waste
- ocean pollutionoil spills, plastic pollution, marine debris, plastic waste, toxic waste
- soda fountainssoda fountain, soda jerks, counter service, fountain drinks, ice cream sodas
- trade goodsgoods, oil, silk, commodities, crude oil
- Inorganicssalts, metals, oxides, minerals, carbonates
phosphatesnitrates
Nitrogen-oxygen salt compounds
nitrogen fertilizers · potash · urea · sulfates · micronutrients
phosphatesnitrates
Nitrogen-oxygen salt compounds
sulfates · carbonates · chlorides · silicates · borates
- pyridoxal phosphateActive coenzyme of B6
- carbamoyl phosphateActivated nitrogen donor compound
- calcium phosphateMineral compound in bones
- phosphate groupPO₄ molecular unit