Question

In the following chemical reaction, what are the numbers 2, 3, and 4 called?

P4 (s) + 6 Cl2 (g) → 4 PC13
Select one:
O a.
atomic mass
O b. coefficients
O c. subscripts
O d. atomic numbers

Answer 1

C. Subscripts

Step-by-step explanation:

A and D can be crossed out as atomic mass nor atomic numbers are visible on a chemical equation. B is incorrect as coefficients precede the element, not come after it.