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  • Sodium Sulfide (Na₂S): Calculating the Number of Atoms
    You're asking about the number of atoms in a *molecule* of sodium sulfide (Na₂S). Here's how to figure that out:

    * The Formula: The chemical formula for sodium sulfide is Na₂S.

    * Subscripts: The subscript "2" after the Na means there are two sodium atoms (Na) in each molecule.

    * Total Atoms: There's one sulfur atom (S) in the molecule.

    * Total: Therefore, there are a total of 3 atoms in a molecule of sodium sulfide (2 sodium + 1 sulfur).

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