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  • Carbon and Oxygen in Carbon Dioxide: A Detailed Calculation
    Let's break this down:

    * Carbon Dioxide Formula: The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO₂. This means each molecule has 1 carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms.

    * Two Molecules: You're asking about *two* molecules of carbon dioxide (2CO₂).

    Therefore, in 2 molecules of carbon dioxide:

    * Carbon Atoms: 2 molecules * 1 carbon atom/molecule = 2 carbon atoms

    * Oxygen Atoms: 2 molecules * 2 oxygen atoms/molecule = 4 oxygen atoms

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