The molecule you've described contains 2 carbon (C) atoms. There are two carbon atoms connected to each other, and both have hydrogen (H) atoms attached, along with one oxygen (O) atom.
Therefore, the correct response is:
2 atoms
H H
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H — C — C — O — H
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H H
How many atoms of carbon does this molecule have?
(1 point)
Responses
1 atom
1 atom
2 atoms
2 atoms
4 atoms
4 atoms
6 atoms
6 atoms
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The molecule you've described contains 2 carbon (C) atoms. There are two carbon atoms connected to each other, and both have hydrogen (H) atoms attached, along with one oxygen (O) atom.
Therefore, the correct response is:
2 atoms