Glucose Molecule

Glucose or D-Glucose has 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms (C6H12O6) bonded together to make one molecule. The melting point of glucose is 294.8˚F(146˚C). Surprisingly, there is no boiling point for glucose because it can’t exist as a stable liquid that can boil. The density of glucose is 1.54 g/cm³, and it is soluble in water and acetic acid. Glucose is a simple sugar and it is a component of many carbohydrates. It is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Glucose quickly increases the amount of glucose in your blood. It is also used to provide carbohydrate calories to a person who can’t eat because of illness, trauma, or other medical conditions. To conclude, glucose is a molecule and medicine that helps people with health issues.

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