* 5 atoms of Hydrogen (H)
* 2 atoms of Nitrogen (N)
* 2 atoms of Oxygen (O)
Here's how to break it down:
* Ammonium (NH₄⁺): This part has 4 hydrogen atoms and 1 nitrogen atom.
* Nitrite (NO₂⁻): This part has 1 nitrogen atom and 2 oxygen atoms.
When these ions combine to form ammonium nitrite, the molecule contains a total of 5 hydrogen atoms, 2 nitrogen atoms, and 2 oxygen atoms.