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How many atoms of oxygen are in the following compound? Ba3(PO4)2

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Answer: 8 atmos

Explanation: In one formula unit of barium phosphate there are 3 atoms of barium (Ba) (2)(1) = 2 atoms of phosphorus (P) (2)(4) = 8 atoms of oxygen (O).

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