Atomic numbers are specific to elements, which are the simplest forms of matter. Sucrose is made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, each with their own atomic numbers:
* Carbon (C): Atomic number 6
* Hydrogen (H): Atomic number 1
* Oxygen (O): Atomic number 8
The chemical formula for sucrose is C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁, meaning it contains 12 carbon atoms, 22 hydrogen atoms, and 11 oxygen atoms.
