Questions: How many carbon atoms are found in one dozen methane molecules?

Transcript text: How many carbon atoms are found in one dozen methane molecules?

Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to determine the number of carbon atoms in one dozen methane (CH\(_4\)) molecules.

Step 2: Determine the Number of Methane Molecules in a Dozen

A dozen is defined as 12. Therefore, one dozen methane molecules means we have 12 methane molecules.

Step 3: Determine the Number of Carbon Atoms in One Methane Molecule

Each methane molecule (CH\(_4\)) contains one carbon atom.

Step 4: Calculate the Total Number of Carbon Atoms

Since each methane molecule contains one carbon atom, the total number of carbon atoms in 12 methane molecules is: \[ 12 \times 1 = 12 \]

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