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How is the molecular composition of water represented in chemical terms?
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The correct answer is
H2O
A molecule of water is made of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom, so its chemical formula is H2O.
CO2 is carbon dioxide, O2 is the oxygen molecule, and NaCl is sodium chloride (common salt).
Hence, the answer is H2O.
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