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Lab: Rate of Chemical Reactions — Unit test

Question 4 • AZ-Physical Science A-CR

"Na2SO3” represents sodium sulfite.What does the 4 mean in the formula 4Na2SO3?

Answer
A
There are four atoms of sodium.
B
There are four atoms of sodium sulfite.
C
There are four molecules of sodium sulfite.
D
There are four elements in sodium sulfite.

Explanation

The 4 in front of Na₂SO₃ is a coefficient, so it applies to the entire formula. It means four units of sodium sulfite (described in the choices as molecules), not four sodium atoms. Each unit contains two sodium atoms, one sulfur atom, and three oxygen atoms.

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