The formula of calgon is Na2[Na4(PO3)6]. Calgon is a trade name of a complex salt, sodium hexametaphosphate (NaPO3)6. It is used for softening hard water.
Calgon ionizes to give a complex anion.
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The compound sodium polymeta phosphate (Na2[Na4(PO3)6]) is called calgon because:
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