The coefficients in front of the substances in a chemical reaction indicate the number of each type of _____.

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The coefficients in a chemical equation represent the number of molecules (or formula units for ionic compounds) of each substance involved in the reaction. They ensure the equation obeys the law of conservation of mass, indicating how many molecules of reactants are consumed and how many molecules of products are formed.

The Coefficients in Front of the Substances in a Chemical