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The subscript in a chemical formula refers to the _____.

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Numbers of atoms in a molecule
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Answer: Number of atoms in a molecule.

Explanation: The subscript in a chemical formula is the little number you see like the 2 in H2O and that represents that there are 2 hydrogen molecules for each oxygen.

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