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  • Copper Sulfate (CuSO₄) Atomic Number: Understanding Elements & Compounds
    Copper sulfate (CuSO₄) doesn't have a single atomic number. Atomic numbers refer to individual elements, not compounds.

    Here's why:

    * Atomic Number: The atomic number represents the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. It defines the element.

    * Copper Sulfate: Copper sulfate is a compound formed by the combination of copper (Cu), sulfur (S), and oxygen (O) atoms.

    To find the atomic numbers of the elements in copper sulfate:

    * Copper (Cu): Atomic number 29

    * Sulfur (S): Atomic number 16

    * Oxygen (O): Atomic number 8

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