Question

question 7 of 10
how many carbon (c) atoms are in a molecule of ch₂o?
a. 4
b. 2
c. 3
d. 1

Explanation:

In a chemical formula, the subscript indicates the number of atoms of an element. For carbon (\(C\)) in \(CH_2O\), there is no subscript, which by convention means \(1\) atom.

Answer:

D. 1