Chemistry · Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Referring to the molecular models shown, which statement accurately accounts for the mass ratio of constituent elements in a single molecule of water (\( \text{H}_2\text{O} \)) versus a single molecule of carbon dioxide (\( \text{CO}_2 \))? Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. A
   Water has an \( \text{H}:\text{O} \) mass ratio of \( 1:8 \), while carbon dioxide has a \( \text{C}:\text{O} \) mass ratio of \( 3:8 \).
2. B
   Water has an \( \text{H}:\text{O} \) mass ratio of \( 1:16 \), while carbon dioxide has a \( \text{C}:\text{O} \) mass ratio of \( 3:4 \).
3. C
   Water has an \( \text{H}:\text{O} \) mass ratio of \( 2:1 \), while carbon dioxide has a \( \text{C}:\text{O} \) mass ratio of \( 1:2 \).
4. D
   Water has an \( \text{H}:\text{O} \) mass ratio of \( 1:4 \), while carbon dioxide has a \( \text{C}:\text{O} \) mass ratio of \( 3:16 \).