Question

count the atoms! ch₃coona

Explanation:

Step1: Count carbon atoms

There are 2 carbon atoms (C) in $CH_3COONa$. One in $CH_3$ and one in $COO$.

Step2: Count hydrogen atoms

There are 3 hydrogen atoms (H) in $CH_3$.

Step3: Count oxygen atoms

There are 2 oxygen atoms (O) in $COO$.

Step4: Count sodium atoms

There is 1 sodium atom (Na).

Step5: Sum up atoms

$2 + 3+2 + 1=8$

Answer:

8