Question
How many total toms are in Si(HCO3)4
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To determine how many total atoms are in the compound Si(HCO₃)₄, you can break down the components of the compound.
1. The central atom is Silicon (Si), which contributes **1 atom**.
2. The bicarbonate ion (HCO₃) contains:
- 1 Carbon (C)
- 3 Oxygens (O)
- 1 Hydrogen (H)
So, each bicarbonate ion has a total of **5 atoms** (1 C + 3 O + 1 H).
Since there are 4 bicarbonate ions in Si(HCO₃)₄, you multiply the total atoms in one bicarbonate ion by 4 to get the total number of atoms from the bicarbonate ions:
- \(4 \times 5 = 20\) atoms from bicarbonate.
Now, add the silicon atom:
- Total atoms = 1 (Si) + 20 (from the 4 HCO₃) = **21 atoms**.
Therefore, there are a total of **21 atoms** in Si(HCO₃)₄.
1. The central atom is Silicon (Si), which contributes **1 atom**.
2. The bicarbonate ion (HCO₃) contains:
- 1 Carbon (C)
- 3 Oxygens (O)
- 1 Hydrogen (H)
So, each bicarbonate ion has a total of **5 atoms** (1 C + 3 O + 1 H).
Since there are 4 bicarbonate ions in Si(HCO₃)₄, you multiply the total atoms in one bicarbonate ion by 4 to get the total number of atoms from the bicarbonate ions:
- \(4 \times 5 = 20\) atoms from bicarbonate.
Now, add the silicon atom:
- Total atoms = 1 (Si) + 20 (from the 4 HCO₃) = **21 atoms**.
Therefore, there are a total of **21 atoms** in Si(HCO₃)₄.