Which statement correctly compares barium nitrate (Ba (NO3) 2) and scandium nitrate (Sc (NO3) 3) ?

A. They contain the same number of NO3 groups.

B. They contain the same number of oxygen atoms.

C. They contain the same total number of atoms.

D. They contain the same number of elements.

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Malik Gates

10 May, 08:28

Which statement correctly compares barium nitrate (Ba (NO3) 2) and scandium nitrate (Sc (NO3) 3) ?

A. They contain the same number of NO3 groups.

B. They contain the same number of oxygen atoms.

C. They contain the same total number of atoms.

D. They contain the same number of elements.

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Karissa Mcdaniel · Answer 1

Both compounds contain 3 Oxygen atoms (O3) as listed in the question, its a meer matter of observation you can conclude the similarities when reading the two compounds. so your answer is (B) They both contain the same number of oxygen atoms.

Which statement correctly compares barium nitrate (Ba (NO3) 2) and scandium nitrate (Sc (NO3) 3) ?A. They contain the same number of NO3 groups.B. They contain the same number of oxygen atoms.C. They contain the same total number of atoms.D. They contain the same number of elements.

Which statement correctly compares barium nitrate (Ba (NO3) 2) and scandium nitrate (Sc (NO3) 3) ?

A. They contain the same number of NO3 groups.

B. They contain the same number of oxygen atoms.

C. They contain the same total number of atoms.

D. They contain the same number of elements.