To determine the number of each type of atom in four molecules of glucose, we first need to understand the composition of a single molecule of glucose, represented by the chemical formula [tex]\( C_6H_{12}O_6 \)[/tex]. This formula indicates that one molecule of glucose contains:
- 6 Carbon (C) atoms
- 12 Hydrogen (H) atoms
- 6 Oxygen (O) atoms
We are asked to calculate the total number of each type of atom in four molecules of glucose. Here are the steps:
1. Carbon Atoms:
- Each molecule contains 6 Carbon atoms.
- For four molecules: [tex]\( 6 \text{ Carbon atoms/molecule} \times 4 \text{ molecules} = 24 \text{ Carbon atoms} \)[/tex].
Therefore, there are 24 Carbon atoms in four molecules of glucose.
2. Hydrogen Atoms:
- Each molecule contains 12 Hydrogen atoms.
- For four molecules: [tex]\( 12 \text{ Hydrogen atoms/molecule} \times 4 \text{ molecules} = 48 \text{ Hydrogen atoms} \)[/tex].
Therefore, there are 48 Hydrogen atoms in four molecules of glucose.
3. Oxygen Atoms:
- Each molecule contains 6 Oxygen atoms.
- For four molecules: [tex]\( 6 \text{ Oxygen atoms/molecule} \times 4 \text{ molecules} = 24 \text{ Oxygen atoms} \)[/tex].
Therefore, there are 24 Oxygen atoms in four molecules of glucose.
The final answer is:
- 24 Carbon atoms
- 48 Hydrogen atoms
- 24 Oxygen atoms
