1. Determine the formula:
* Ethylene glycol has the formula HOCH₂CH₂OH.
2. Count the hydrogen atoms per molecule:
* There are 6 hydrogen atoms in one molecule of ethylene glycol.
3. Calculate the total hydrogen atoms:
* Since there are 6 molecules, multiply the number of hydrogen atoms per molecule by 6: 6 hydrogen atoms/molecule * 6 molecules = 36 hydrogen atoms
Therefore, there are 36 hydrogen atoms in six molecules of ethylene glycol.