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How many atoms are in a molecule of feldspar?

Sagot :

Let's look at some formulas for feldspar molecules.

[tex]KAlSi_3O_8[/tex]
[tex]NaAlSi_3O_8[/tex]
[tex]CaAl_2Si_2O_8[/tex]

In each of these you should notice that besides there being 8 oxygen atoms, the total number of atoms adds up to 13. (if an element has only 1 atom the number is just left off)