Multiple choice

What term is used to describe the "4" in the expression 4Ca(NO3)2

  1. Catalysts

  2. Coefficients

  3. Superscripts

  4. Subscripts

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In a chemical formula, the large number placed in front of a molecule is called a coefficient, which indicates the number of molecules present.