Atoms in Ammonium Oxalate

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the number of atoms in ammonium oxalate, (NH4)2C2O4. It begins by introducing the compound and explaining the significance of the parentheses in the chemical formula. The tutorial then details the calculation of nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen atoms, emphasizing the multiplication of atoms within the parentheses. Finally, it sums up the total number of atoms, concluding with a total of 16 atoms in the compound.

What is the chemical formula for ammonium oxalate?

• NH4(C2O4)2

• NH42C2O4

• NH4C2O4

• NH4)2C2O4

How many nitrogen atoms are present in ammonium oxalate?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the total number of hydrogen atoms in ammonium oxalate?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 10

How many carbon atoms are there in ammonium oxalate?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the total number of atoms in ammonium oxalate?

• 12

• 14

• 16

• 18