Which statement is true for one molecule of sulfur trioxide? there are three atoms of sulfur and one atom of oxygen. there are three atoms of sulfur and three atoms of oxygen. there is one atom of sulfur and one atom of oxygen. there is one atom of sulfur and three atoms of oxygen.

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Trace Wagner

7 January, 15:36

Which statement is true for one molecule of sulfur trioxide? there are three atoms of sulfur and one atom of oxygen. there are three atoms of sulfur and three atoms of oxygen. there is one atom of sulfur and one atom of oxygen. there is one atom of sulfur and three atoms of oxygen.

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Stella Walsh · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the last option. For one molecule of sulfur trioxide, there is one atom of sulfur and three atoms of oxygen. The prefix tri - in trioxide signifies that there are three atoms of oxygens. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.