Compare the compounds to determine the elemental composition in each by placing each correct answer into the table below.

6 carbon atoms
11 oxygen atoms
5 carbon atoms
12 hydrogen atoms
22 hydrogen atoms
12 carbon atoms
10 hydrogen atoms
6 oxygen atoms
5 oxygen atoms
C6H12O6


C12H22O11


C5H10O5

1 answer

To determine the elemental composition of the compounds provided, we will analyze each compound and tally the number of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O) atoms.

  1. C6H12O6

    • 6 carbon atoms (C)
    • 12 hydrogen atoms (H)
    • 6 oxygen atoms (O)
  2. C12H22O11

    • 12 carbon atoms (C)
    • 22 hydrogen atoms (H)
    • 11 oxygen atoms (O)
  3. C5H10O5

    • 5 carbon atoms (C)
    • 10 hydrogen atoms (H)
    • 5 oxygen atoms (O)

Now, we can fill in the table with the elemental compositions:

| Elemental Composition | Carbon Atoms | Hydrogen Atoms | Oxygen Atoms | |-----------------------|--------------|----------------|--------------| | C6H12O6 | 6 | 12 | 6 | | C12H22O11 | 12 | 22 | 11 | | C5H10O5 | 5 | 10 | 5 |

Using the compositions above, here are the values reflecting the elemental counts in each compound you provided:

  • C6H12O6: 6 C, 12 H, 6 O
  • C12H22O11: 12 C, 22 H, 11 O
  • C5H10O5: 5 C, 10 H, 5 O

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