a particular molecule has two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms.
how do you know that this is not a molecule of water?

Question

a particular molecule has two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms.
how do you know that this is not a molecule of water?

lastdaywork · Answer

Water has molecular formula $$H _{2}O$$
Hence it cannot be water.

anonymous · Answer

ya but water molecules is made up of 2 hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom

anonymous · Answer

is it not part of water because it has two oxygen atoms

lastdaywork · Answer

Actually, the chemical formula $$H _{2}O _{2}$$ corresponds to Hydrogen Peroxide.

anonymous · Answer

ok thank you can you help with another

anonymous · Answer

generally you must stir a can of paint before you use it. is paint miscrible or immiscible?

lastdaywork · Answer

Miscible/immiscible is used for a mixture of liquids. We need to stir the paint can because it is a "suspension" and if left undisturbed long enough, it undergoes "sedimentation".

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