* Nitrate Ion: The nitrate ion (NO₃⁻) has a charge of -1.
* Calcium Ion: The calcium ion (Ca²⁺) has a charge of +2.
* Balancing Charges: To balance the charges, you need two nitrate ions for every calcium ion.
The correct formula is Ca(NO₃)₂.
Now, to answer your question:
* There is one calcium atom (Ca) in the compound Ca(NO₃)₂.
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