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The Subscripts in a Chemical formula explain how the atoms in that compound are chemically bonded. As a fraction of an atom cannot bond, the subscripts cannot be fractions. Coefficients, however which go before a chemical formula in chemical equations may be fractions. This is because they explain the ratio of the number of moles of each species required for the reaction and it is possible to have a fraction of a mole of something. The Subscripts in a Chemical formula explain how the atoms in that compound are chemically bonded. As a fraction of an atom cannot bond, the subscripts cannot be fractions. Coefficients, however which go before a chemical formula in chemical equations may be fractions. This is because they explain the ratio of the number of moles of each species required for the reaction and it is possible to have a fraction of a mole of something.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 10y agoYes and No. You cannot change the actual subscripts eg Na2 but you can place a number in front of it eg: if i wanted one sodium but in the equation it has Na2 +HCl.............i can place 1/2 in front of the Na to denote one Na. when i do this i am multiplying by the subscript: 1/2 Na2 -----> (1/2) * (2)=1
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∙ 14y agoNo. Absolutely not. Never, never! To do so would change what you have.
The only thing that can be manipulated in balancing an equation is the coefficient (the number in front of the atom or molecule in the equation).
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∙ 14y agoSubscripts are used to show the relative numbers of the elements present.
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∙ 14y agoyes, but not recommended
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In a chemical formula what do subscripts mean?
In a chemical formula, the significance of subscripts is that it tells you how many atoms of a certain element are present in a structure.
Describe the meaning of the subscripts in the formula for glucose C6H12O6?
The meaning of subscripts in a chemical formula is to indicate the number of a given atom in the molecule.
What do you use to balance charges when writing a molecule's formula?
Because the chemical formula of the molecule must be neutral.
A combination of chemical symbols and numbers that represent a substance is?
A shorthand representation of the composition of a substance using atomic symbols and numerical subscripts is called a chemical formula.
Subscripts can be changed in order to balance a chemical equation.?
false
In a chemical formula what do subscripts mean?
In a chemical formula, the significance of subscripts is that it tells you how many atoms of a certain element are present in a structure.
Why are subscripts in a chemical formula whole numbers?
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Describe the meaning of the subscripts in the formula for glucose C6H12O6?
The meaning of subscripts in a chemical formula is to indicate the number of a given atom in the molecule.
Where are the subscripts located in a chemical formula?
In small print on the right of the chemical that it modifys
What is the term for the numbers that appear in the chemical formula of some compounds?
subscripts
What is a subscript and where is it located in a chemical formula?
In a chemical formula, a subscript is a number written to the right and slightly below the symbol for the chemical element. If the subscript is 1, it is not written. The subscripts for the chemical formula for water, H2O, are 2 for hydrogen and 1 for oxygen. The subscripts for the chemical formula for glucose, C6H12O6, are 6 for carbon, 12 for hydrogen, and 6 for oxygen.
What do you use to balance charges when writing a molecule's formula?
Because the chemical formula of the molecule must be neutral.
A combination of chemical symbols and numbers that represent a substance is?
A shorthand representation of the composition of a substance using atomic symbols and numerical subscripts is called a chemical formula.
What information do subscripts provide in a chemical formula?
It is the ratio which means how many atoms it contains....i think
Subscripts can be changed in order to balance a chemical equation.?
false
A chemical formula includes the symbols of the elements in the compound and subscripts that indicate what?
The number of moles in each element
How does a subscript in a chemical formula affect balancing chemical equation?
How does a subscript affect the element just before it?
