Cobalt is comprised of 27 protons, 33 neutrons, and 27 electrons
6 atoms of Cobalt.
4 atoms to Phosphate (PO4).
6 atoms to sodium.
6 atoms to Chlorine.
The coefficient is one factor that tells you how many atoms go to each atom/element, however, the subscript also influences this.
If the compound has parenthesis, then the subscript within the parenthesis remains untouched and does not affect the atoms.
Basically, to calculate the atoms is multiply the coefficient (number in front of the atom) by the subscript attached to the atom. If it's a compound such as Co3PO4, then make sure the coefficient affects the second atom as well.
Hope this helps!
True, all matter has mass and takes up space.
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Like many other elements in chemistry, when an atom's valence shell is filled the element becomes stable. Through the octet rule we know that when the very last valence shell becomes filled, the atom is stable and therefore it is highly unlikely for the element to form bonds with that of another.
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