Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions - Exercises - Page 77: 2.84a

Answer

The number of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

Work Step by Step

Ethane has a formula $C_{2}H_{6}$ whereas ethanol has a formula $C_{2}H_{5}OH$. Thus, they have same number of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
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