Phosphate
In inorganic chemistry, a phosphate is a salt of phosphoric acid. Phosphates are also important in biochemistry. Surface runoff of phosphates from excessively fertilized farmland can be a cause of phosphate pollution in surface waters, leading to eutrophication (algal bloom) and consequent oxygen deficit, leading to (anoxia) for fish and other aquatic life in the same manner as phosphate-based detergents.. For more information about the topic Phosphate, read the full article at Wikipedia.org, or see the following related articles: Acid — An acid (often represented by the generic formula HA) is traditionally considered any chemical compound that, when dissolved in water, gives a ... > read more Mineral — Minerals are natural compounds formed through geological processes. Minerals range in composition from pure elements and simple salts to very complex ... > read more Soil pH — Soil pH is an indication of the alkalinity or acidity of soil. It is based on the measurement of pH, w