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Water contains two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom.

Plain
H2O
CAS
7732-18-5

Carbon dioxide contains one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.

Plain
CO2
CAS
124-38-9
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O2
Also called
dioxygen
CAS
7782-44-7
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CH4
Also called
natural gas
CAS
74-82-8

Sulfuric acid contains hydrogen, sulfur, and oxygen.

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H2SO4
Also called
hydrogen sulfate
CAS
7664-93-9

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