Practice Rules for Counting Atoms - 4.5.2.1 | Chemical Bonding: Why Atoms Stick Together | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
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4.5.2.1 - Rules for Counting Atoms

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

How many hydrogen atoms are in H₂O?

💡 Hint: Look at the subscript after 'H'.

Question 2

Easy

What is the total number of atoms in CO₂?

💡 Hint: Add the number of each type of atom.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does a subscript indicate in a chemical formula?

  • Number of elements
  • Number of atoms of an element
  • Overall molecular weight

💡 Hint: Think about how many hydrogens are in H₂O.

Question 2

True or False: Parentheses in chemical formulas do not affect the count of atoms.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how (OH)₂ means two groups of two atoms.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

For the complex molecule As₂(SO₄)₃, calculate the total number of atoms present.

💡 Hint: Break down the compound into parts, count, and then sum them up.

Question 2

Determine the total number of atoms in an aqueous solution of C₁₀H₁₈N₂O₄.

💡 Hint: Count through each type carefully; they're all present in the formula!

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