How many atoms are in 4Mg(OH)2
The 2, written as a subscript, counts for only the hydrogen. 3 H2O has 6 atoms of H and 3 atoms of O. The 3, written as a coefficient, means that there are 3 “H2O”s.Mg(OH)2 has 1 atom of Mg, 2 atoms of O, and 2 atoms of H.
There are 4 mg 1 oxygen 1 hydrogen Then you have to double that beach use of the 2 So the answer is 12