Question

Use the model of a molecule to answer the question. %C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0 H%C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0 H %C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0|%C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0| H — C%C2%A0— C%C2%A0— O%C2%A0— H %C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0|%C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0| %C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0 H%C2%A0 %C2%A0 %C2%A0 H How many atoms of carbon does this molecule have? (1 point) Responses 6 atoms 6 atoms 4 atoms 4 atoms 2 atoms 2 atoms 1 atom

Answer 1

To determine the number of carbon atoms in the molecule you described, we need to analyze the structure.

Based on your description, it appears to depict a molecule with the following arrangement:

- There are two carbon atoms attached to each other (C—C).
- One carbon atom is further connected to an oxygen atom (C—O).
- There are hydrogen atoms (H) bonded to each of the carbon atoms.

From your description, it sounds like there are a total of **4 carbon atoms** in the molecule:

1. The first carbon connected to two hydrogens.
2. The second carbon connected to the first carbon and to another carbon.
3. The third carbon connected to the second carbon and to one oxygen.
4. The fourth carbon connected to two hydrogens.

So, the answer is **4 atoms**.