Asked by Kayla

Why are coefficients used in mole ratios instead of subscripts
Answered by Keepster
subscripts indicate how many of one molecule is needed in a given compound or solution. The coefficent indicates the number of moles of each compound. For example 2C2 is not the same as C4. 2C2 says we need two moles of C2. C4 is a different compound.
Answered by DrBob222
To add to an already good answer, remember that the reaction is between moles of reagents and not individual elements.
Answered by Yashvi
This was the perfect anaswer I was looking for...very well explained...thankyou⚡
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