The formula of water is H2O. Which of the following is indicated by this formula? Explain your

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The formula of water is H2O. Which of the following is indicated by this formula? Explain your answer.

a. The mass of hydrogen is twice that of oxygen in each molecule.

b. There are two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom per water molecule.

c. The mass of oxygen is twice that of hydrogen in each molecule.

d. There are two oxygen atoms and one hydrogen atom per water molecule.

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Chemical Principles

ISBN: 978-1305581982

8th Edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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