Question

caco₃
what is the total number of atoms that make up this compound?

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze each element's atom count

• Calcium (\(Ca\)): \(1\) atom.
• Carbon (\(C\)): \(1\) atom.
• Oxygen (\(O\)): \(3\) atoms (from \(O_3\)).

Step2: Sum up the atom counts

$$1 + 1+3$$

Answer:

\(5\)