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  • Oxygen Atoms in Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃): A Step-by-Step Calculation
    Here's how to determine the number of oxygen atoms in 2Al₂O₃:

    * The formula: Al₂O₃ represents one molecule of aluminum oxide.

    * Subscripts: The subscript "3" after the oxygen (O) indicates that there are 3 oxygen atoms in each molecule of Al₂O₃.

    * Coefficient: The coefficient "2" in front of Al₂O₃ tells us we have 2 molecules of aluminum oxide.

    Calculation:

    * Atoms per molecule: 3 oxygen atoms/molecule

    * Number of molecules: 2 molecules

    * Total oxygen atoms: (3 oxygen atoms/molecule) * (2 molecules) = 6 oxygen atoms

    Therefore, there are 6 atoms of oxygen in 2Al₂O₃.

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