Question

In the formula for water (H2O) , what does the subscript 2 indicate?

A. two atoms in the compound


B. two hydrogen atoms in the compound


C. two oxygen atoms in the compound


D. two molecules in water

Answer 1

two hydrogen atoms in the compound

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

two hydrogen atoms in the compound

Step-by-step explanation:

Two hydrogen atoms are joined covalently with the one oxygen to complete their outer orbit.