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How many individual atoms are there in a water molecule?

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Answer: 3

Step-by-step explanation:

The water molecule is H2O. 2 hydrogen atoms are bonded to one oxygen atom. Therefore there are 3 individual atoms in 1 molecule of water. 2 different TYPES of atoms, but 3 individual atoms.

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