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The molecule formula P(2) O(5) mean...

The molecule formula `P_(2) O_(5) ` means that :

A

A molecule contains 2 atoms of P and 5 atoms of O

B

The ratio of the mass of P to the mass of O in the molecule is 2:5

C

There are twice as many P atoms in the molecule as there are O atoms

D

The ratio of the mass of P to the mass of O in the molecule is 5 :2

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