Question

In a chemical formula, the number of atoms for each element is usually indicated by a _____.

postscript
subscript
superscript
symbol

Answer 1

B.) In a chemical formula, the number of atoms for each element is usually indicated by a SUBSRIPT

Answer 2

subscript

Step-by-step explanation

Atomic number of an element represent the protons in nuclear of an atom. It is written as a subscript in a chemical formula.

For example, the chemical formula of a uranium-235 is U₉₂²³⁵. This means that uranium has an atomic number of 92 and a mass number of 235.