For each of the compounds on the left indicate the number of atoms present in the formula unit. The choices on the right may be used more than once.
-________ ammonium phosphate

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Ammonium phosphate has the formula (NH4)3PO4, which contains 3 ammonium ions (NH4+) and 1 phosphate ion (PO4^3-). Counting the atoms gives 3 nitrogen atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, 1 phosphorus atom, and 4 oxygen atoms, totaling 20 atoms, which is more than 6.

For Each of the Compounds on the Left Indicate the Number