How many atoms of each element are found in a molecule of grossular?
Ca
Al
Si
O
In a molecule of grossular, the chemical formula is Ca3Al2(SiO4)3.
Therefore, in one molecule of grossular:
- There are 3 atoms of Calcium (Ca)
- There are 2 atoms of Aluminum (Al)
- There are 3 atoms of Silicon (Si)
- There are 12 atoms of Oxygen (O)