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Ch.3 - Molecules, Compounds & Chemical Equations
Chapter 3, Problem 23
Determine the number of each type of atom in each formula. a. Mg3(PO4)2 b. BaCl2 c. Fe(NO2)2 d. Ca(OH)2
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Identify the subscript numbers in each chemical formula, which indicate the number of atoms of each element present.
For compound a, Mg_3(PO_4)_2: Note that the subscript outside the parentheses multiplies the number of each atom inside the parentheses. Calculate the number of Mg, P, and O atoms.
For compound b, BaCl_2: The subscript directly after Cl indicates the number of Cl atoms. Determine the number of Ba and Cl atoms.
For compound c, Fe(NO_2)_2: The subscript outside the parentheses affects the number of N and O atoms inside. Calculate the number of Fe, N, and O atoms.
For compound d, Ca(OH)_2: The subscript outside the parentheses affects the number of O and H atoms inside. Determine the number of Ca, O, and H atoms.
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