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What is the formula to determine the number of atoms in a compound?

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To find the total number of atoms in a compound, sum the products of the coefficients and subscripts for each element in the formula.

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How many total atoms are in the compound Al₂(SO₄)₃?

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There are 14 total atoms: 2 Aluminum (Al), 3 Sulfur (S), and 12 Oxygen (O).

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What does the subscript in a chemical formula indicate?

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The subscript indicates the number of atoms of the element in one molecule of the compound.

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In the compound MgCl₂, how many Chlorine (Cl) atoms are present?

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There are 2 Chlorine (Cl) atoms in MgCl₂.

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How many atoms of Oxygen are in the compound Al₂O₃?

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There are 3 Oxygen (O) atoms in Al₂O₃.

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What is the significance of coefficients in a chemical formula?

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Coefficients indicate the number of molecules or moles of a compound.

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How many Sodium (Na) atoms are in the compound 6NaCl?

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There are 6 Sodium (Na) atoms in 6NaCl.

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If a compound has the formula C₆H₁₂O₆, how many total atoms are there?

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There are 24 total atoms: 6 Carbon (C), 12 Hydrogen (H), and 6 Oxygen (O).

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What is the total number of atoms in 10MgCl₂?

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There are 30 total atoms: 10 Magnesium (Mg) and 20 Chlorine (Cl).

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How do you calculate the number of Oxygen atoms in a compound like Al₂(SO₄)₃?

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Multiply the number of sulfate groups (3) by the number of Oxygen atoms in each sulfate (4), resulting in 12 Oxygen atoms.