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What did Berzelius change to using subscripts instead of superscripts for?

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The shift to subscripts from superscripts in chemical formulas was pioneered by Jöns Jakob Berzelius to enhance clarity and simplify notation. By placing the numerical indicators below the chemical symbols, Berzelius aimed to eliminate confusion and improve the legibility of complex formulas.
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