In a balanced chemical equation, what role do coefficients play?

They show the number of molecules involved in the reaction.

They indicate the number of atoms in a molecule.

They represent the type of chemical reaction.

They determine the state of matter of the reactants.

What is the purpose of subscripts in a chemical formula?

To indicate the number of atoms of each element in a molecule.

To show the number of molecules.

To balance the chemical equation.

To represent the state of matter.

In the reaction $$\ce{2Na + Cl2 -> 2NaCl}$$ , what does the subscript '2' in $$\ce{Cl2}$$ signify?

There are two chlorine atoms in each molecule.

There are two chlorine molecules.

There are two moles of chlorine.

How do coefficients and subscripts differ in a chemical equation?

Coefficients indicate the number of molecules; subscripts indicate the number of atoms in a molecule.

Coefficients indicate the number of atoms; subscripts indicate the number of molecules.

Coefficients and subscripts both indicate the number of molecules.

Coefficients and subscripts both indicate the number of atoms.

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Is this equation balanced?

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How many total molecules is 4NH₃?

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Coefficients and Subscripts

Is this equation balanced?

Is this equation balanced?

How many total molecules is 4NH₃?

How many total atoms make up 4NH₃?

The red numbers in the image below represent ________

A small number to the right of a symbol that is written below the normal line of letters to show how many atoms of an element are present in a substance.

A number written in front of a chemical formula to show how many molecules of that substance are present.

Number written below & to the right of a chemical symbol

Number placed in front of a chemical formula

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Coefficients and Subscripts

Is this equation balanced?

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How many total molecules is 4NH3?

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The red numbers in the image below represent ________

A small number to the right of a symbol that is written below the normal line of letters to show how many atoms of an element are present in a substance.

A number written in front of a chemical formula to show how many molecules of that substance are present.

Number written below & to the right of a chemical symbol

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How many total molecules is 4NH₃?

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