Question

which statement is true for one molecule of sulfur trioxide? there are three atoms of sulfur and one atom of oxygen. there are three atoms of sulfur and three atoms of oxygen. there is one atom of sulfur and one atom of oxygen. there is one atom of sulfur and three atoms of oxygen.

Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the last option. For one molecule of sulfur trioxide, there  is one atom of sulfur and three atoms of oxygen. The prefix tri-  in trioxide signifies that there are three atoms of oxygens. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.

Answer 2

Answer;

there is one atom of sulfur and three atoms of oxygen.

Step-by-step explanation;

Sulfur trioxide, is a colorless to white crystalline solid which will fume in air. Often shipped with inhibitor to prevent polymerization.

It contains four atoms, three Oxygen atoms and one Sulfur atom.