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In general, what do you think a subscript in a chemical formula tells you
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In general, what do you think a subscript in a chemical formula tells you

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In the most simplest of words: The number of atoms in a molecule

ex) c6h12o6

There are 6 carbon atoms and oxygen atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms

Another example NH4

there are 1 nitrogen atoms and 4 hydrogen atom

Hope that answers your question

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