Determine the number of atoms in the following chemical formula: 3Mg(OH4)2 A. 33
B. 30
C. 13
D. 19

The number of atoms : 33

Given

The chemical formula: 3Mg(OH₄)₂

Required

The number of atoms

Solution

The chemical formula of a compound shows the mole ratio and the number of each of its constituent components (number of atoms)

Usually, the ratio of the elements in a compound is indicated by their subscript number after the monoatomic or polyatomic in the compound

While the coefficient in front of the compound indicates the number of molecules

In the chemical formula 3Mg (OH₄) ₂, there are 3 molecules of Mg (OH₄) ₂, so the number of atoms of the elements:

Mg = 3

O = 3 x 2 = 6

H = 3 x 4 x 2 = 24

Total atoms = 3 + 6 + 24 = 33

conduction is the transfer of thermal energy (heat in transfer) due to collisions between the molecules in the object. collisions between adjacent atoms and molecules transfer kinetic energy from the warmer to the cooler object. the objects must be in physical contact.