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How many oxygen atoms are present in one molecule of nickel hydroxide, Ni(OH)2? (2 points)

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Nickel hydroxide

Ni(OH)₂

1 atom of Ni

2 atom of O

2 atom of H

answer B

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Answer : The correct option is, 2

Explanation :

The given molecule is,
Ni(OH)_2. It is made up of 1 mole of nickel ion and 2 mole of hydroxide ion.

In the given molecule of nickel hydroxide :

The number of nickel atoms = 1

The number of oxygen atoms = 2

The number of hydrogen atoms = 2

Hence, the number of oxygen atoms present in one molecule of nickel hydroxide is, 2.

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