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7 October, 06:13

What is the difference between a subscript and a coefficient?

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  1. 7 October, 07:44
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    A subscript denotes the number of atoms bonded in the same molecule for instance O2 is diatomic and has 2 atoms in one molecule

    A coefficient shows how many molecules are in a Compound for instance 2H2O shows 2 water molecules.
  2. 7 October, 08:06
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    Subscript goes after the chemical symbol, and coefficients go before. Also, coefficients affect the entire chemical formula. Subscripts only affect one chemical.

    2H O

    2

    There are 4 Hydrogen and 2 Oxygen.
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