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Question
Give the symbol and the number of atoms of the following elements present in carbon dioxide.
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Solution
Carbon Dioxide CO2
| Elements | Symbols |
| (Carbon) | C |
| [Oxygen (oxide)] | O |
No. of atoms of this element present
1 atom of - C, 2 atoms of - O
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