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counting atoms task cards
directions: using the chemical formula cards, count the number of atoms for each element in the formula. then calculate the total number of atoms in each formula.
15
nh₄

Explanation:

Step1: Count nitrogen atoms

No subscript = 1 atom of N

Step2: Count hydrogen atoms

Subscript 4 = 4 atoms of H

Step3: Calculate total atoms

Add individual atom counts: $1 + 4 = 5$

Answer:

• Nitrogen (N): 1 atom
• Hydrogen (H): 4 atoms
• Total atoms: 5