Question

how many atoms of sulfur (s) are in the compound: *
2 po
magnesium sulfate
mgso₄
1 atom
2 atoms
3 atoms

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the chemical formula

The chemical formula of magnesium sulfate is \(MgSO_4\).

Step2: Count the sulfur atoms

In \(MgSO_4\), the sub - script of \(S\) is \(1\) (when no sub - script is written, it is assumed to be \(1\)). So there is 1 sulfur atom.

Answer:

1 atom