Question

How many atoms are in each of the following molecules:A. CO2B. N2C. CHCOOH

Answer 1

Answer:

A) 3 atoms - 1 atom of Carbon and 2 atoms of oxygen.

B) 2 atoms of Nitrogen.

C) 6 atoms - 2 Carbon atoms, 2 Hydrogen atoms, and 2 Oxygen atoms.

Explanations:

A molecule is a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound. Molecules are made up of atoms.

According to the following information, we are to find the number of atoms in the given molecules.

A) For carbon dioxide CO₂, this molecule is made of 3 atoms - 1 atom of Carbon and 2 atoms of oxygen.

B) For the compound N₂, this molecule is made up of 2 atoms of Nitrogen.

C) For the compound CHCOOH​, this molecule consists of 6 atoms - 2 Carbon atoms, 2 Hydrogen atoms, and 2 Oxygen atoms.