Sulfuric acid is a colorless, oily liquid, used in the manufacturing of detergents, fertilizers, dyes and pigments, and even explosives. The chemical formula for sulfuric acid is H2SO4. Students were asked to make claims about how many total atoms are in this formula and support their claim with evidence. Choose the correct claim with the best supporting evidence. A. Ryan said there are 8 total atoms: two hydrogen (H) atoms, two sulfur atoms (S), and four oxygen (O) atoms. B .Camila said there are 7 total atoms: one hydrogen (H) atom, two sulfur atoms (S), and four oxygen (O) atoms. C. Parris said there are 7 total atoms: two hydrogen (H) atoms, one sulfur (S) atom, and four oxygen (O) atoms. D. Anthony said there are 10 total atoms: two hydrogen (H) atoms, four sulfur (S) atoms, and four oxygen (O) atoms.
