The chemical formula for glucose is [tex]\(C_6H_{12}O_6\)[/tex]. To find the number of carbon and oxygen atoms in four molecules of glucose, follow these steps:
1. Identify the number of atoms in one glucose molecule:
- Each glucose molecule has 6 carbon atoms.
- Each glucose molecule has 6 oxygen atoms.
2. Calculate the total number of carbon atoms in four molecules:
- If one molecule has 6 carbon atoms, then four molecules will have [tex]\( 6 \times 4 = 24 \)[/tex] carbon atoms.
3. Calculate the total number of oxygen atoms in four molecules:
- If one molecule has 6 oxygen atoms, then four molecules will have [tex]\( 6 \times 4 = 24 \)[/tex] oxygen atoms.
Therefore, four molecules of glucose will have [tex]\( 24 \)[/tex] carbon atoms, and [tex]\( 24 \)[/tex] oxygen atoms.
