The formula for potassium phosphide is $K_{3} P$ .

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The above statement is true.
●        Almost always, the charge of potassium is positive.
●        Charges for phosphorus are +3, -3, and +5.
●        In this instance, Phosphorus will work with potassium as an oxidizing agent. i.e., it will absorb electrons from potassium resulting in a three-volt negative charge.
●        Potassium almost usually has a charge of + 1 (3+1=1=1=1)
●        Charges for phosphorus are +3, -3, and +5.
●        In this instance, Phosphorus will work with potassium as an oxidizing agent. i.e., it will absorb electrons from potassium resulting in a three-volt negative charge.

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