How many atoms of oxygen (O) are represented in the chemical formula shown below? 2 CO2 1 atom of oxygen 2 atoms of oxygen 6 atoms of oxygen 4 atoms of oxygen

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Atiaxi · Answer 1 · 2021-10-15T13:04:01+0000

Answer:

4 atoms of oxygen

Step-by-step explanation:

The given chemical formula is:

2CO₂

Unknown is the number of atoms;

There are :

C : 2 atoms of carbon

O: (2 x 2) atoms of oxygen in the given molecule

4 atoms of oxygen