answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

It means there's that number of atoms in a particle of the substance represented by the entire formula. For example, in CO2, there are 2 oxygen atoms. The absence of a subscript after the C means there is 1 carbon atom.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What does the subscriptthe little number represent on the chemical formula ex O2?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What do the little numbers next to the letters in the formula of a molecule represent?

they represent the number of protons and electrons.


How is a compound represented in a chemical formula?

we can represent a compound with chemical formula


What is the chemical formulae of aluminum oxide?

We know that Al2O3 is the chemical formula for aluminum oxide.


Which formula and name of the chemical sold as ice-melt?

It's a mix of mostly NaCl and a little CaCO3


What is the chemical symbol and formula of water?

Chemical formula (rather than 'symbol') of the pure compound: water is H2O. Mineral water is not a compound but a mixture of mainly water and some minerals dissolved in it. (The same is valid for tapwater)


The chemical formula for iron III selenide?

Almost certainly you are looking for Titanium(IV) Selenide, TiSe2, though the Titanium(III) compound, Ti2Se3 may exist as well. You should be more specific :)


What is -OH?

OH is the chemical formula for an alcohol OH stands for hydroxide Hydrogen and carbon dioxide


How would Splenda affect respiration?

The chemical formula of Sucralose, which is found in Splenda and Equal, is C12H19Cl3O8. It has little to no effect on respiration as it is closely related to sugar and does not contain Aspartame.


How do scientists represent chemical elements?

using the symbols on the periodic table. if it is a compound, then things get a little complicated, but it is still the same basic principle. water is H2O. carbon dioxcide is CO2 you see?


What does the Scottish Terrier Represent?

They represent Scotland to some people. They are loyal and brave little dogs.


What does the little dot above a letter represent?

a penis


What does poFISHnd represent?

A big fish in a little pond