In the chemical formula \( \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 \) for sulfuric acid, here's how to complete the activity:
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Coefficient: This term refers to the number in front of the formula or a part of the formula that indicates how many molecules or units are present. In this case, there is a coefficient of 3 in front of \( \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 \).
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Element Symbol: This term refers to the symbols that represent each element in the chemical formula. In this case, the element symbols are \( \text{H} \) for hydrogen, \( \text{S} \) for sulfur, and \( \text{O} \) for oxygen.
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Subscript: This term refers to the small numbers that follow the element symbol and indicate the number of atoms of that element in a molecule. In this formula, \( 2 \) is the subscript for \( \text{H} \), and \( 4 \) is the subscript for \( \text{O} \).
So, placing the correct terms in the appropriate boxes:
- The number 3 (coefficient) goes in the box for Coefficient.
- The symbols H, S, O (element symbols) go in the box for Element Symbol.
- The numbers 2 and 4 (subscripts) go in the box for Subscript.
This gives you a clearer understanding of how the components of the chemical formula relate to sulfuric acid.