Moles of Atoms?

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My friend needs help with chemistry, and i don't remember how to do it.

What is the total number of moles of atoms present in 1 mole of Ca3(PO4)2?

1. 13
2. 10
3. 8
4. 5

2007-01-07 05:17:36 · 2 answers · asked by battleship1720 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

2 answers

3 moles of Calcium, 2 of Phosphorus, 8 of Oxygen. (You have to distribute the 2 to both P and O.)

3 + 2 + 8 = 13.

2007-01-07 05:25:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ca3P2O8. 3+2+8 = 13

2007-01-07 05:21:30 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋