If one molecule of glucose (C6H120) reacts completely with three molecules of oxygen (O2), what is the TOTAL number of atoms

that will be in the products?

a)24

b)30

c)38

d)48

Answer : The total number of atoms in the product are, 36 atoms.

Explanation :

Balanced chemical reaction : It is defined as the reaction in which the number of atoms of individual elements present on reactant side must be equal to the product side.

When 1 molecule of glucose reacts completely with 3 molecules of oxygen then it react to give 6 molecules of carbon dioxide and 6 molecules of water.

The balanced chemical reaction will be:

There are 3 atoms in carbon dioxide and 3 atoms in water.

Total number of atoms in the product = 6(3) + 6(3) = 36 atoms

Thus, the total number of atoms in the product are, 36 atoms.