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A subscript is a small character located below letters or figures.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 15y agoan example of a subscript is O2 or H2O the number under the letters
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What superscripts and subscripts are in relation to chemical bonding?
subscripts are the cation superscripts are the anian
Where are the subscripts found in a chemical equation?
These subscripts are down the chemical symbol and at right. Example: O2
Why are subscripts in a chemical formula whole numbers?
o
What do subscripts represent?
the number of the elements that is present in a compound
Do different compounds made of the same elements have different subscripts?
Yes, for example: carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) have the same elements but different subscripts.
What superscripts and subscripts are in relation to chemical bonding?
subscripts are the cation superscripts are the anian
How can you balance a chemical equation by changing the subscripts?
Balancing only allows you to change the coefficients, NOT the subscripts.
Where are the subscripts found in a chemical equation?
These subscripts are down the chemical symbol and at right. Example: O2
When determining empirical formulas from laboratory data the mole ratio is used to determine what?
subscripts :]
When to use subscripts when writing a formula?
Do you mean subscripts like H2O (ie the 2 would be subscripted)?
Why is the equation incorrect Mg3 N2 Mg3N2?
Some of the subscripts are used incorrectly
In a chemical formula what do subscripts mean?
In a chemical formula, the significance of subscripts is that it tells you how many atoms of a certain element are present in a structure.
Can subscripts can be changed in ordered to balance a chemical equation?
No, when the subscripts are changed, they become different compounds than the intended compounds.
How do you type subscripts in Minecraft?
You cannot.
Describe the meaning of the subscripts in the formula for glucose C6H12O6?
The meaning of subscripts in a chemical formula is to indicate the number of a given atom in the molecule.
Oxidation numbers are written as subscripts?
Yes.
How do you determine the ratio of ions in a compound?
subscripts
