What does the 4 mean in the formula4Na2SO3

Chemistry

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Anon25 [30]3 years ago

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Answer:

4 means there are four molecules of Na₂SO₃.

Explanation:

Molecule:

A molecule is the smaller particle which can exist independently.

It may be monoatomic , diatomic, triatomic etc.

For example,

Hydrogen molecule consist of two atoms H₂

Nitrogen molecule = N₂

It may be combination of atoms of different elements.

HCl, H₂SO₄,Na₂SO₃

HCl = 1 mole of hydrochloric acid or one molecules of hydrochloric acid

H₂SO₄= 1 mole of sulfuric acid or one molecule of sulfuric acid

Na₂SO₃ = 1 mole of sodium sulfite or one molecule of sodium sulfite.

4Na₂SO₃ = 4 mole of sodium sulfite or four molecule of sodium sulfite.

The coefficient before the formula indicate the total number of molecules.

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