The number written to the left of a formula in a chemical equation is called a:
- Coefficient
- Coordinate
- Compression
- Combination
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Correct answer: A. Coefficient
1. It tells how many units of that species take part.
2. It sits immediately before the chemical formula.
3. That number is a coefficient.
_Source: OpenStax Chemistry 2e, Chapter 4, Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions._