A coefficient serves which purpose in a chemical equation? (1 point)

It shows how many atoms there are of a particular element.
It shows how many atoms there are of a particular element inside of a molecule.
It shows how many atoms are in a chemical molecule.
It shows how many molecules there are of a particular substance.

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A coefficient in a chemical equation serves the purpose of indicating how many molecules there are of a particular substance. Therefore, the correct answer is:

It shows how many molecules there are of a particular substance.