Why are numbers placed before the elements and molecules in a

chemical equation?

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Eliezer Chapman

Chemistry

11 January, 11:04

Why are numbers placed before the elements and molecules in a

chemical equation?

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Sarge · Answer 1

the are coefficients for the atom. the tell how many there are.

Explanation:

they tell you how many atoms there are of its type.

ex. 4 C²H³. there are 4 of the c² and h³ (couldn't find a way to use subscript so used the power signs to show.)

Why are numbers placed before the elements and molecules in achemical equation?

Why are numbers placed before the elements and molecules in a

chemical equation?