Counting Atoms

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How many elements are in the chemical formula C6H12O6?

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3

Front

In the chemical formula 6NaCl, the 6 represents the _________.

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Coefficient

Front

How many Sodium (Na) atoms are in 6NaCl?

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6

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How many Hydrogen atoms are in the chemical formula 4H2O?

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8

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How many Oxygen atoms are in H2O?

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1

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What is a chemical formula?

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A representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements.

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What do subscripts 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 difference between a coefficient and a subscript?

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A coefficient indicates the number of molecules, while a subscript indicates the number of atoms in a molecule.

Front

How many total atoms are in the molecule C6H12O6?

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24 (6 Carbon + 12 Hydrogen + 6 Oxygen)

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What does the term 'molecule' refer to?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together.