Write the correct number of atoms for the molecule: CH3CH2OH NOTICE: Some of the elements repeat!! What number is Actually there when we see no number?? Element # of Atoms C Total:

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### Determining the Number of Atoms in a Molecule: CH₃CH₂OH

In this activity, you are asked to identify the number of specific atoms within the given molecule, CH₃CH₂OH. Below is a table to fill in the corresponding number of atoms for each element present in the molecule.

**NOTICE: Some elements repeat!! What number is actually there when we see no number?**

#### Elements in the Molecule CH₃CH₂OH
| Element | # of Atoms   |
|---------|--------------|
| C       |              |
| H       |              |
| O       |              |
| Total:  |              |

**Explanation of the Structure CH₃CH₂OH:**
- **C** represents Carbon atoms.
- **H** represents Hydrogen atoms.
- **O** represents Oxygen atoms.

In the chemical formula, if an element symbol is not followed by a number, it means there is only one atom of that element in the molecule.

#### Steps to Identify the Number of Atoms:
1. **Carbon (C):** Count the number of carbon atoms in the formula.
2. **Hydrogen (H):** Count the number of hydrogen atoms in the formula.
3. **Oxygen (O):** Count the number of oxygen atoms in the formula.

Fill in the table with the correct values based on your count. This ensures you understand molecular formulas and can identify the quantity of each type of atom present in any given molecule. 

Use this knowledge to complete the table accurately for the compound CH₃CH₂OH.
Transcribed Image Text:### Determining the Number of Atoms in a Molecule: CH₃CH₂OH In this activity, you are asked to identify the number of specific atoms within the given molecule, CH₃CH₂OH. Below is a table to fill in the corresponding number of atoms for each element present in the molecule. **NOTICE: Some elements repeat!! What number is actually there when we see no number?** #### Elements in the Molecule CH₃CH₂OH | Element | # of Atoms | |---------|--------------| | C | | | H | | | O | | | Total: | | **Explanation of the Structure CH₃CH₂OH:** - **C** represents Carbon atoms. - **H** represents Hydrogen atoms. - **O** represents Oxygen atoms. In the chemical formula, if an element symbol is not followed by a number, it means there is only one atom of that element in the molecule. #### Steps to Identify the Number of Atoms: 1. **Carbon (C):** Count the number of carbon atoms in the formula. 2. **Hydrogen (H):** Count the number of hydrogen atoms in the formula. 3. **Oxygen (O):** Count the number of oxygen atoms in the formula. Fill in the table with the correct values based on your count. This ensures you understand molecular formulas and can identify the quantity of each type of atom present in any given molecule. Use this knowledge to complete the table accurately for the compound CH₃CH₂OH.
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