Questions: In water H2O what is the 2 called and what does it mean?
A. Coefficient and it means there are 2 water molecules
B. Coefficient and it means there are 2 Hydrogens
C. Subscript and it means there are 2 Hydrogens
D. Subscript and it means there are 2 Oxygen
Transcript text: In water $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ what is the 2 called and what does it mean?
A. Coefficient and it means there are 2 water molecules
B. Coefficient and it means there are 2 Hydrogens
C. Subscript and it means there are 2 Hydrogens
D. Subscript and it means there are 2 Oxygen
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Position of the Number
In the chemical formula \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{O}\), the number "2" is written as a subscript next to the hydrogen symbol (H).
Step 2: Determine the Meaning of the Subscript
The subscript "2" indicates the number of hydrogen atoms present in one molecule of water. It specifies that there are two hydrogen atoms.
Step 3: Match the Explanation with the Options
From the given options:
Option C states: "Subscript and it means there are 2 Hydrogens."
This matches our understanding of the subscript in the chemical formula \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{O}\).
Final Answer
\(\boxed{\text{C. Subscript and it means there are 2 Hydrogens}}\)