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How many atoms are there in one molecule of H3PO4? 8 How many atoms of each element are there in this molecule

2006-11-12 13:58:50 · 1 answers · asked by J 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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3 hydrogen
1 phosporus
4 oxygen

total atoms 8

The subscripts tell you how many atoms of each element are present. If there is not a subscript after a symbol, you assume there is only one atom of that element.

2006-11-12 14:01:36 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋