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Please solve for the following question: How many atoms of magnesium are there in 52.65 moles of Mg3 (PO4)2?

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In about 100 words, this solution provides an easy to follow response with an explanation of the concept of the Avogadro number of atoms and all mathematical steps as required. All calculations are illustrated.

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We know that there are Avogadro number of atoms (or molecules) in one mole of any substance.

Avogadro number is 6.022 x 10^23.

Thus, we have 52.65 ...

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