subscript is?

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A. +
B. indicates number of atoms
C. 1:8 expresses this
D. C6H12O6
E. mass of O
F. not chemically combined
G. mass of H2O
H. standard for atomic masses
I. mass of CO2
J. two or more elements chemically united

2006-10-26 17:49:57 · 2 answers · asked by tom y 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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B is the answer;it indicates the number of atoms. For example H2O; in this molecule, there is two Hydrogens and one Oxygen. The reason it is termed subscript is because the 2 will appear small and below the H, hence sub. The one number for Oxygen is assumed.

2006-10-26 18:05:18 · answer #1 · answered by medman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

E. mass of O

2006-10-27 00:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by The Potter Boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋