Molecules and Structures Quick Check 2 of 42 of 4 Items Question Use the model of a molecule to answer the question. H H | | H — C — C — O — H | | H H How many atoms of carbon does this molecule have? (1 point) Responses 4 atoms 4 atoms 1 atom 1 atom 6 atoms 6 atoms 2 atoms
This molecule has 2 carbon atoms.
The molecule has 2 carbon atoms.
To determine the number of carbon atoms in this molecule, we need to count the number of carbon symbols (C) present.
Looking at the model of the molecule, we see that there are two carbon symbols (C) in the molecule. Therefore, the molecule has 2 carbon atoms.
So, the correct answer is "2 atoms."