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What is the difference (if there is) between Al2 and 2Al? Wouldn't both mean "2 aluminum atoms"? Please help, this is confusing me.

What is the difference (if there is) between Al2 and 2Al? Wouldn't both mean "2 aluminum atoms"? Please help, this is confusing me.
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What is the difference (if there is) between Al2 and 2Al?

Wouldn't both mean "2 aluminum atoms"?
Please help, this is confusing me.

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the coefficient must go first so you would have the same reaction
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