How many total atoms of all elements are present in an acetate ion?

C2H3O2^- = HOW MANY?

29 To determine the total number of atoms in an acetate ion, we need to know its chemical formula. The chemical formula of an acetate ion is C2H3O2-. Let's break down the formula and count the atoms.

The formula indicates that there are 2 carbon atoms (C), 3 hydrogen atoms (H), and 2 oxygen atoms (O) in the acetate ion. We can sum up these quantities to find the total number of atoms:

2 (carbon atoms) + 3 (hydrogen atoms) + 2 (oxygen atoms) = 7 atoms in total.

Therefore, there are 7 atoms present in an acetate ion.