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Changing a subscript in a correctly written chemical formula


changes the charges on the other ions in the compound.


changes the number of moles represented by the formula.


has no effect on the formula.


changes the formula so that it no longer represents that compound.

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Changes the formula so that it no longer represents that compound.

Explanation: Subscripts specify the number of atoms or ions in the formula unit; altering a subscript changes the compound's composition (and thus its identity).