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Why can't subscripts be changed in chemical formulas

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  • 16-02-2016
In a chemical formula, subscripts indicate the elements' ratio. Changing the subscripts would change the identity of the chemical. For example CO2 = carbon DIoxide, but CO = carbon MONoxide.
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