Use the periodic table to identify the elements in the chemical formula K2 S04 what is the number of atoms of each element represented by the formula

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The chemical formula \( K_2SO_4 \) consists of the following elements:

  • K: Potassium
  • S: Sulfur
  • O: Oxygen

To determine the number of atoms of each element in the formula \( K_2SO_4 \):

  • \( K_2 \): There are 2 potassium (K) atoms.
  • \( S \): There is 1 sulfur (S) atom.
  • \( O_4 \): There are 4 oxygen (O) atoms.

In summary, the number of atoms of each element in \( K_2SO_4 \) is:

  • Potassium (K): 2
  • Sulfur (S): 1
  • Oxygen (O): 4