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In Chemistry / High School | 2014-06-29

How many atoms are there in one molecule of hexane?

A. six
B. ten
C. twelve
D. twenty

Asked by Manzur383

Answer (2)

The question asks about the number of atoms in one molecule of hexane. The molecular formula for hexane is C6H14, which indicates that there are 6 carbon atoms and 14 hydrogen atoms in a single molecule of hexane. Therefore, if we sum these up, there are a total of 20 atoms in one molecule of hexane, so the correct answer is (d) twenty.

Answered by SallyField | 2024-06-24

One molecule of hexane contains a total of 20 atoms, which includes 6 carbon atoms and 14 hydrogen atoms. Therefore, the correct answer is D. twenty.
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Answered by SallyField | 2024-10-02

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