Combined Science GCSE
Subscript
What Subscript means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Subscript
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Reference: AQA
A multiplier that sits inside a formula and multiplies only the atom or group immediately before it.
Topics that use Subscript
Related terms
- Balanced symbol equations
- Balancing
- Closed systems
- Conservation of mass
- Mass calculations
- Normal-script multiplier
- Reacting ratios
- Rearrangement of atoms
Using Subscript in the exam
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