Question
A. SrF2 has twice as many fluoride ions as strontium ions. B. CH4 has as many carbon atoms as hydrogen atoms. C. H2O has twice as many oxygen atoms as hydrogen atoms. D. P4O10 has 2.5 times as many oxygen atoms as phosphorus atoms. E. SO3 has three times as many oxygen atoms as sulfur atoms. Which of the following statements is incorrect? SrF2 has twice as many fluoride ions as strontium ions. CH4 has as many carbon atoms as hydrogen atoms. H2O has twice as many oxygen atoms as hydrogen atoms. P4O10 has 2.5 times as many oxygen atoms as phosphorus atoms. SO3 has three times as many oxygen atoms as sulfur atoms.
Explanation / Answer
Incorrect statement:
H2O has twice as many oxygen atoms as hydrogen atoms.
Correct statement:
H2O has twice as many hydrogen atoms as oxygen atoms.