2006-12-16 00:06:12 · 12 answers · asked by rudaina y 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
It depends upon the molecule. It can have anything from 1 atom to several hundred. Some examples...
Inert gases like Helium, Neon, Argon...1 atom will make one molecule of those gases.
In the case of Hydrogen or Oxygen gases... H2, and O2 Two atoms each for a molecule.
In the case of water: H2O Three atoms make one molecule of water.
In the case of Sugar (glucose): C6H12O6 then you have 24 atoms making up this molecule.
In the case of Sugar (sucrose): C12H22O12 then you have 46 atoms making up one molecule.
2006-12-16 03:47:32 · answer #1 · answered by Gary D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The minimum number of atoms in a molecule is 2. The specific number is dependent on what the molecule is.
2006-12-16 00:18:51 · answer #2 · answered by apnate 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What kind of molecule? Various atoms are composed of different molecules. I.e., an H2O molecule is composed of 6- four hydrogens and two oxygens (because H and O are homonuclear diatomics).
2006-12-16 00:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by Beast8981 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A molecule of what?
Various amounts of various atoms make up a molecule. You need to be VERY VERY specific.
2006-12-16 00:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by rishi_is_awake 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What "Rishi-is-awake" said. He is exactly correct. You must be very very explicit on what you are talking about.
For example:
The element oxygen does not normally exist as a single atom. The oxygen we breath or use in welding and cutting has 2 atoms of oxygen. The ozone people worry about in ground level smog and the ozone layer that protects us from solar radiation has 3 atoms of oxygen. I am reasonably certain this is correct but if I did error I'm sure a chemistry person will straighten me out...
Suffice to say things are not always as they seem.
2006-12-16 00:52:03 · answer #5 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A molecule of what?
Various amounts of various atoms make up a molecule. You need to be VERY VERY specific.
2006-12-16 00:13:09 · answer #6 · answered by IceღFire Shawn 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it depends on how big the molecule is, for example water is H2O, so it has 3 atoms
2006-12-16 19:57:13 · answer #7 · answered by jennypjd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which molecule? e.g., O2 has 2 atoms in its molecules.
2006-12-16 01:29:58 · answer #8 · answered by annie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends to kind of molecule. for example O2 has two atoms and H2O has three atoms.
2006-12-16 00:13:21 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all molecules have different number of atoms.
For example sulphur conains 8 atoms in its molecule etc
2006-12-16 00:17:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋