How is a molecule of an element or a compound represented? Please help!!?

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How is a molecule of an element or a compound represented? Please help!!?

I need the answer I think it is a subscritpt. I need to know for my homework. Please help me if you can.

2007-01-03 09:52:00 · 2 answers · asked by sakhi93 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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yo neil its akash.. the answer is chemical formula. i had a little hard time with it tooo.

2007-01-03 13:20:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Your question is a little vage. but i'll try to explain what you might be asking. Here is a formula for a molecule, benzene, C_6H_6, there are 6 carbons, and there are 6 hydrogens. The subscript tells you how many of the certain element there are in the molecule. SO_4 one sulfur and 4 oxygen.

2007-01-03 18:06:04 · answer #2 · answered by David J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋