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Coefficients are the numbers attached to variables in algebraic equations. If there is no number attached to the variable it is an understood 1. These numbers are multiplied with the variables. When you solve for the variable and put that value back into the algebraic equation in place of the variable it must make the equation true.
Subscripts are numbers that are written at the bottom right of a value (variable/ number). They look similar to exponents except they are below the value. They are used as identification so you can distinguish where the value came from. Having them below the value keeps the subscripts from getting mixed up with exponents.
For example when you are talking about finding the slope of a line you first choose 2 points.
Points are labeled by an ordered set of numbers that specify the exact location of the point. Lines are graphed in 2-dimensions so there are 2 numbers used to identify the point. the first number refers to the horizontal placement of the point from the origin of the graph (the point where the 2 axes intersect) and the second number refers to the vertical placement of the point. We write the ordered numbers in parentheses ex (2, 3) would mean the point is 2 units to the right of the origin and 3 units up from the origin.
In algebra we refer to the coordinates (ordered numbers) of a point as (x, y).
When we talk about finding the slope of a line we find the ratio of: the difference (subtraction) of the y-values to the difference of the x-values. When writing and using formulas it is necessary to keep track of where the variables came from. For slope we are using 2 points so we have to keep track of which x- and y-value belong to the 1st point and which ones belong to the 2nd point. This is where subscripts come into use. They help identify where the variables came from and will not be confused with exponents
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∙ 12y agocoefficients are the normal-sized numbers that go to the left of the formulas and subscripts are the tiny numbers to the right of an atom/ion in a compound
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How Chemical equations are balanced by changing the subscripts of the molecule true or false?
False. They are balanced by changing the coefficients.
Can a decimal be a coefficient in a chemical equation?
No! You can change coefficients as needed to balance an equation but you cannot just change a substance's subscripts.
Is it true or false when adding coefficients I can only add them to the beginning of a chemical formula or element.?
This is true. Never change the subscripts, because that changes the substance. You use coefficients to indicate the amount of each reactant and product.
Subscripts can be changed in order to balance a chemical equation.?
false
What is the differences between subscripts and coefficients?
A coefficient is the number that goes before an element when your balancing the equation. And a subscript is the number after the element. Subscripts are not changed when you balance the equation.
How can you balance a chemical equation by changing the subscripts?
Balancing only allows you to change the coefficients, NOT the subscripts.
When balancing equations should you adjust the subscripts or the coefficients?
Subscripts state how many atoms and Coefficients state how many molecules there are. So when balancing an equation you always adjust the coefficients. When this equation is balanced, what is the coefficient for Ni(NOËÄ)ËÄ? 4
To balance a chemical equation you must adjust the?
Tsubscripts of the reactants equal the subscripts of the products.
How is the coefficient used to count the number of atoms in a substance?
These coefficients are subscripts after the symbol of the chemical element.
How Chemical equations are balanced by changing the subscripts of the molecule true or false?
False. They are balanced by changing the coefficients.
Are Chemical equations are balanced by changing the subscripts of the molecules?
ABSOLUTELY NOT Change the coefficients on reactant or productt units.
When balancing a chemical equation do you alter the coefficients but not the subscripts in the equation?
Subscripts state how many atoms and Coefficients state how many molecules there are. So when balancing an equation you always adjust the coefficients. When this equation is balanced, what is the coefficient for Ni(NOËÄ)ËÄ? 4
Can a decimal be a coefficient in a chemical equation?
No! You can change coefficients as needed to balance an equation but you cannot just change a substance's subscripts.
Which do you use to balance equations subscrips or coefficients?
Both. you must have the correct subscripts to represent the correct chemical then you only change the coefficients to balance the equation. The product of a coefficient and a subscript tells how many atoms are present.
Is it true or false when adding coefficients I can only add them to the beginning of a chemical formula or element.?
This is true. Never change the subscripts, because that changes the substance. You use coefficients to indicate the amount of each reactant and product.
Subscripts can be changed in order to balance a chemical equation.?
false
What is the differences between subscripts and coefficients?
A coefficient is the number that goes before an element when your balancing the equation. And a subscript is the number after the element. Subscripts are not changed when you balance the equation.
