Coefficients and Subscripts

The coefficient in a chemical formula tells us the number of __________

• atoms of that compound

• molecules of that compound

• elements of that compound

The subscript(s) in a chemical formula tells us the number of __________

• atoms of each of the element(s)

• molecules of each he element(s)

• elements of that compound

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What are the subscripts in the formula 3C₄H₁₀ ?

• 3 and 4

• 3 and 10

• 4 and 10

• 12 and 30

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How many hydrogen atoms are represented in the formula 3C₄H₁₀ ?

• 30

• 13

• 3

• 10

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How many nitrogen atoms are represented in the formula 3N₂O₅ ?

• 2

• 5

• 15

• 6

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How many molecules of nitrogen pentoxide are represented in the formula 3N₂O₅ ?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 10

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