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Determine the Number of Each Type of Atom in Mg(NO3)2
- Mg(NO3)2 indicates a compound containing one magnesium atom (present as the Mg2+ ion) and two NO3– groups.
Mg: 1 = 1 Mg
N: 1 × 2 = 2 N
O: 3 × 2 = 6 O