For some answers, it is necessary to enter superscripts and subscripts in your answer. This is most frequently encountered with chemical formulas, mathematical equations, and units of measurement. Enter subscripts between underscores (shift minus) and superscripts between carats (shift 6).
|
Value |
Enter As |
|
m/s2 |
m/s^2^ |
|
H2O |
H_2_O |
|
SO42- |
SO_4_^2-^ |
|
Mg(NO3)2 |
Mg(NO_3_)^2^ |
When you submit an answer with a superscript or subscript in it, OWL allows you to view your answer to make sure that it is correct before it is graded.