* Zn: This is the symbol for Zinc, a metal.
* PO4: This is the polyatomic ion phosphate (PO43-).
* 3 and 2: These subscripts indicate the number of each ion needed to balance the charges and create a neutral compound.
Important: Notice that the formula is written with parentheses around the phosphate ion (PO4)2. This is because there are two phosphate ions present in the compound.