How many atoms are in the equation below

NaC2H302

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To determine the number of atoms in the compound \( \text{NaC}_2\text{H}_3\text{O}_2 \) (sodium acetate), we can break it down into its constituent elements:

  1. Element Breakdown:

    • Sodium (Na): 1 atom
    • Carbon (C): 2 atoms
    • Hydrogen (H): 3 atoms
    • Oxygen (O): 2 atoms
  2. Total Atom Count:

    • Total atoms = \( 1 , (\text{Na}) + 2 , (\text{C}) + 3 , (\text{H}) + 2 , (\text{O}) = 1 + 2 + 3 + 2 = 8 \) atoms

Therefore, there are 8 atoms in the molecule \( \text{NaC}_2\text{H}_3\text{O}_2 \).