Question

How many oxygen atoms are found in one molecule of nitric acid, HNO3? (2 points) 1 2 3 4

Answer 1

there are 3 atoms of O2

Answer 2

3 oxygen atoms are found in one molecule of nitric acid.

Step-by-step explanation:

A nitric acid is a string inorganic acid composed of nitrogen , hydrogen and oxygen atoms

A molecular formula of nitric acid is given as:
`HNO_3`

In a one molecule of nitric acid there are :

• 1 atom of hydrogen,
• 1 atom of nitrogen
• 3 atoms of oxygen

Hence, the correct answer is 3.