In the formula $M g C l_{2}$ , the subscript '2' subscript “ 2 “ below Cl indicates the number of atoms of chlorine present in one molecule of magnesium chloride.

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The formula represents the number of atoms of each element in the molecule. For example, $H_{2}$ represents one molecule of hydrogen formed when two atoms of hydrogen combine.

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