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  • Calculating Atoms in Sodium Sulfate (Na2SO4): A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to break down the calculation:

    * Na2SO4: This represents one molecule of sodium sulfate.

    * 3Na2SO4: This means we have 3 molecules of sodium sulfate.

    Counting the Atoms:

    * Sodium (Na): There are 2 sodium atoms per molecule, and we have 3 molecules, so that's 2 * 3 = 6 sodium atoms.

    * Sulfur (S): There is 1 sulfur atom per molecule, and we have 3 molecules, so that's 1 * 3 = 3 sulfur atoms.

    * Oxygen (O): There are 4 oxygen atoms per molecule, and we have 3 molecules, so that's 4 * 3 = 12 oxygen atoms.

    Total Atoms: 6 + 3 + 12 = 21 atoms

    Therefore, there are 21 total atoms in 3Na2SO4.

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