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Chemistry
how do you count atoms?
4 HNO3

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Step 1: Write the chemical formula.
Step 2: List all the atoms.
Step 3: Count the number of atoms of each element in 1 molecule.
Step 4: Multiply the number of
atoms of each by the coefficient.
Step 5: Make sure your answer makes sense.
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