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In the formula for water what does the subscript 2 indicate
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In the formula for water what does the subscript 2 indicate

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The subscript in H20 stands for, 2 Hydrogen atoms.
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The subscript indicates the amount of hydrogen there is, H2O, meaning there are 2 hydrogens.
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