Robin and Alex are discussing how water molecules form when hydrogen and oxygen atoms combine. Robin writes the following chemical equation to explain the formation of water. However, Alex has a different opinion and suggests that the chemical reaction can be better represented by using the equation below. Why does Alex's equation better represent the reaction? A. For every two molecules of water formed, two hydrogen atoms are needed. B. The number of oxygen atoms is the same before and after the reaction. C. For every two molecules of water formed, one hydrogen atom is needed. D. The amount of product formed should be more than the amount of reactants involved.

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Chemistry

Nehemiah

10 February, 14:45

Robin and Alex are discussing how water molecules form when hydrogen and oxygen atoms combine. Robin writes the following chemical equation to explain the formation of water. However, Alex has a different opinion and suggests that the chemical reaction can be better represented by using the equation below. Why does Alex's equation better represent the reaction? A. For every two molecules of water formed, two hydrogen atoms are needed. B. The number of oxygen atoms is the same before and after the reaction. C. For every two molecules of water formed, one hydrogen atom is needed. D. The amount of product formed should be more than the amount of reactants involved.

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Jayvon Williams · Answer 1

For every two molecules of water formed, one hydrogen atom is needed.

Answer: Option C.

Explanation:

The water particle is very simple and basic. A particle is a bit of issue that contains at least two iotas. The logical name for water is H2O. It is called H2O since it has two iotas of hydrogen (H) and one molecule of oxygen (O). There are a great many these atoms in a single drop of water.

A water molecule is formed when two atoms of hydrogen bond covalently with an atom of oxygen.