Multiple choice

Sulfuric acid H₂SO₄ is broken down to separate elements. How many different atoms result?

  1. 2

  2. 6

  3. 3

  4. 7

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is composed of three distinct chemical elements: hydrogen (H), sulfur (S), and oxygen (O). Therefore, breaking it down into its constituent elements yields 3 different types of atoms.