Coefficients and Subscripts

The red numbers in the image below represent ________

• subscripts

• coefficients

• I don't know, and don't want to try

• None of the answers are correct

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The ______ are numbers found on the lower right-hand side of an element symbol.

• Coefficient

• Exponent

• Multiplier

• Subscript

Coefficients in chemical formulas...

• Multiply just the first atom

• Add to the subscripts at the end of the molecule

• Multiply elements without subscripts

• Multiply EVERYTHING!

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

A ______ is a number written in front of a chemical formula.

• Coefficient

• Subscript

• Exponent

• Coordinator

What does the coefficients in a chemical formula tell you? (a)  

• How many molecules are present

• How many atoms are present

• How many elements are present

• How many neutrons are present

What does the subscript in a chemical formula tell you? (a)  

• How many molecules are present

• How many atoms are present

• How many elements are present

• How many neutrons are present

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

This is used to represent the number of each atom being represented. 

• An exponent

• The coefficient

• A molecule

• The subscript

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

How many Hydrogen atoms are in 4H₂O?

• 6

• 8

• 2

• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

How many atoms of Hydrogen are in this compound?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

In the equation shown, what are the product(s)?

• N₂ + H₂

• NH₃

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5