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The number placed in front of a compound to balance a chemical reaction.
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The number placed in front of a compound to balance a chemical reaction.

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coefficient

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A coefficient is a number placed in front of a chemical symbol or formula that shows how many atoms or molecules of the substance are involved in the reaction.

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