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In the formula for water (H2O), what does the subscript 2 indicate?

O two oxygen atoms in the compound
O two hydrogen atoms in the compound
O two atoms in the compound
O two molecules in water

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Two hydrogen atoms in the compound
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two hydrogen atoms in the compound.

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