Chemical formula

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What is the chemical formula for hydrochloric acid?

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HCl

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What do the one or two letters used to represent elements in a chemical formula called?

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Symbol

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How many oxygen atoms are in the chemical formula H2O?

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1

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How many hydrogen atoms are in the chemical formula H2O?

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2

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What is the chemical formula for calcium carbonate?

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CaCO3

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How many different elements are in the chemical formula for calcium carbonate (CaCO3)?

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3

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What does the subscript in a chemical formula indicate?

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The number of atoms of the element in the molecule.

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What is the coefficient in a chemical formula?

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A number placed in front of a chemical formula to indicate how many molecules are present.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H2O

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How many total atoms are in the chemical formula C6H12O6 (glucose)?

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24