Molecules and Structures Quick Check 2 of 42 of 4 Items Question Use the model of a molecule to answer the question. H H | | H — C — C — O — H | | H H How many atoms of carbon does this molecule have? (1 point) Responses 4 atoms 4 atoms 1 atom 1 atom 6 atoms 6 atoms 2 atoms 2 atoms Skip to navigation

Answer 1

The molecule you provided can be simplified as follows:

• There are two carbon (C) atoms in the structure provided. Each carbon atom is connected to hydrogen (H) atoms and one carbon is connected to an oxygen (O) atom.

Therefore, the correct response is 2 atoms of carbon.