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Write each element and elements of atoms of the compound Na2PO3F

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The subscripts tell you how many atoms of an element are in one formula unit of a compound.

If there is no subscript, there is only one atom of the element.

In one formula unit of Na₂PO₃F, there are

Two atoms of sodium (Na)

One atom of phosphorus (P)

Three atoms of oxygen (O)

One atom of fluorine (F)

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