To determine the number of atoms in four molecules of glucose, we will follow these steps:
1. Identify the number of each type of atom in one molecule of glucose.
The chemical formula for glucose is [tex]\(C_6H_{12}O_6\)[/tex], which means one molecule of glucose contains:
- 6 carbon atoms
- 12 hydrogen atoms
- 6 oxygen atoms
2. Multiply the number of each type of atom by the number of glucose molecules (4 in this case).
- For carbon atoms: [tex]\(6 \text{ carbons/molecule} \times 4 \text{ molecules} = 24 \text{ carbon atoms}\)[/tex]
- For hydrogen atoms: [tex]\(12 \text{ hydrogens/molecule} \times 4 \text{ molecules} = 48 \text{ hydrogen atoms}\)[/tex]
- For oxygen atoms: [tex]\(6 \text{ oxygens/molecule} \times 4 \text{ molecules} = 24 \text{ oxygen atoms}\)[/tex]
Now, filling in the blanks:
The chemical formula for glucose is [tex]\(C_6H_{12}O_6\)[/tex]. Therefore, four molecules of glucose will have [tex]\(24\)[/tex] carbon atoms, [tex]\(48\)[/tex] hydrogen atoms, and [tex]\(24\)[/tex] oxygen atoms.
