How Many of Each Type of Atom Are There in the Formula

question 91

Multiple Choice

How many of each type of atom are there in the formula Ca₃(PO₄) ₂?

• A)Ca = 3,P = 1,O = 4
• B)Ca = 3,P = 2,O = 4
• C)Ca = 3,P = 2,O = 8
• D)Ca = 3,P = 1,O = 8
• E)none of the above

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