AXE Format
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AXE Format
Whenever there's only one X or one E, do we have to write a subscript of "1," or do we just write "X" and "E?" I have both in my notes and want to make sure I do whatever is preferred. Thank you!
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Re: AXE Format
If there is only one, simply writing just the letter X or E is enough. The subscript of 1 is redundant.
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Re: AXE Format
I don't think it matters, as if you don't, common sense tells you that the subscript is 1, and if you do, you definitely wouldn't get marked down for it.
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Re: AXE Format
If there is only one X or E there is no need to write the subscribe 1 on it. However, if the number is greater than 1; you should write down the number.
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Re: AXE Format
And along the same thread, if there is no E, you don't have to write E with a subscript of 0, you can just write AX4 or whatever
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Re: AXE Format
I think its good to write just the E if it has one lone pair. If there is no lone pair, then the E shouldn't be placed on the formula.
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Re: AXE Format
I don’t believe you have to write the subscript of one. If you think about the chemical formula of a molecule, like H2O, you only write the subscript on the element that has multiple atoms present (Hydrogen), while you do not write the 1 for the subscript on the oxygen. You can apply this thinking to the VSEPR formulas. Thus, I believe writing the subscript is unnecessary and simply repeats what we already know, but if it is helpful for you, I don’t think it’ll do any harm.
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Re: AXE Format
No it doesn't matter, in the book it usually doesn't put the one. I think that is just implied that there should be a one. Obviously for the other one when it is E2 you should definitely put the number.
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Re: AXE Format
Simply write the letter X or E for a subscript of 1. In addition, if it's a subscript of 0, don't write the letter.
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Re: AXE Format
I don't think it matters. I've seen people do both, in my plf sessions they do use the subscript though.
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Re: AXE Format
Whenever there's only one X or one E, we do not have to write a subscript of "1" - we just write "X" and "E," respectively.
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