What is the number of oxygen atoms in Al2(SO4)3?

1 Answer
May 11, 2017

There are 12 oxygen atoms in one formula unit of Al(SO4)3.

Explanation:

The subscript for the sulfate ion (SO42) is 3. The subscript for the oxygen atom is 4. Multiply them together to determine the number of oxygen atoms in one formula unit of aluminum sulfate. (3×4=12)