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How many total atoms are there in 58.7 g of carbon dioxide

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3 atoms

There are 3 atoms per molecule of carbon dioxide (1 carbon and 2 oxygen) so: 3 * 2.1895 x 10^23 = 6.56879 x 10^23 atoms in 58.7 grams of carbon dioxide.

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