Question

6. Regarding the formula Al2O3 which of the following is accurate? A. The coefficient 3 indicates that there are a total of three atoms of oxygen present in the substance. B. The subscript 2 indicates that two atoms of oxygen are present in the substance. C. The chemical symbol Al indicates that oxygen is present in the substance. D. The subscript 2 indicates that two atoms of aluminum are present in the substance.

Answer 1

The correct option is D.
The chemical formula AI2O3 given in the question above gives the following information:
1. The subscript 2 indicates that two atoms of aluminium are present in the compound.
2. The subscript 3 indicates that three atoms of oxygen are present in the chemical compound.
3. The chemical symbol Al indicate that aluminium is present in the compound.
4. The chemical symbol O indicates that oxygen is present in the compound.
5.The subscript 2 and 3 show the ratio in which aluminium and oxygen atoms combine together.<span />