* Identify the elements: Silver sulfate contains silver (Ag), sulfur (S), and oxygen (O).
* Determine the subscripts: The formula Ag₂SO₄ tells us:
* There are 2 silver atoms (Ag₂).
* There is 1 sulfur atom (S).
* There are 4 oxygen atoms (O₄).
* Total atoms: 2 + 1 + 4 = 7 atoms
Therefore, there are 7 atoms in one unit of silver sulfate.