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4 Alz(CO3)3
Do u multiple the 4 with the stuff in the parentheses ?

4 Alz(CO3)3 Do u multiple the 4 with the stuff in the parentheses ?-example-1
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Answer:

a total of 56 atoms

Explanation:

Aluminum carbonate is the compound

Yes, you multiply what is inside the parentheses times 4 and also times 3. That is:

8 atoms of Al

36 atoms of Oxygen

and

12 atoms of Carbon

giving a total of 56 atoms

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