Predict the total number of atoms in each case.

(i) Calcium phosphate


(ii) Hydrogen sulphide


(iii) Magnesium bromide


(iv) Sodium oxide


(v) Aluminium hydroxide

i. Calcium phosphate [Ca3(PO4)2] :


There are three calcium atoms, two phosphorus atoms and eight oxygen atoms.


Total number of atoms = 2Ca + 2P + 8O


Hence, there are total 12 atoms.


ii. Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) :


There are two hydrogen atoms and one sulphur atom.


Total number of atoms = 2H + 1S


Hence, there are total 3 atoms.


iii. Magnesium bromide (MgBr2) :


There are two bromine atoms and one magnesium atom.


Total number of atoms = 2Br + 1Mg


Hence, there are total 3 atoms.


iv. Sodium oxide (Na2O):


There are two sodium atoms and one oxygen atom.


Total number of atoms = 2Na + 1O


Hence, there are total 3 atoms.


v. Aluminium hydroxide [Al(OH)3]:


There are three hydrogen and oxygen atoms and one atom of aluminum.


Total number of atoms = 3H + 3O + 1Al


Hence, there are total 7 atoms.


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