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A molecule of carbon dioxide contains _____________atoms


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Molecule: A group of two or more atoms that are chemically bonded together or are tightly held together by attractive forces is known as a molecule.

Carbon dioxide molecule:

  • Carbon dioxide is a chemical compound that consists of two oxygen atoms and one carbon atom.
  • The molecular formula of carbon dioxide is CO2.

Therefore, A molecule of carbon dioxide contains two oxygen atoms and one carbon atoms


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