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.