he chemical formula for maltose is C12H22O11

How many total atoms are in one molecule of maltose?

A
One

B
Three

C
Forty-five

D
Forty-eight

1 answer

To find the total number of atoms in one molecule of maltose (C12H22O11), we need to count the individual atoms of each element in the chemical formula.

  • Carbon (C): 12 atoms
  • Hydrogen (H): 22 atoms
  • Oxygen (O): 11 atoms

Now, we add them together:

12 (C) + 22 (H) + 11 (O) = 45 atoms

So the total number of atoms in one molecule of maltose is 45.

The correct answer is C. Forty-five.