Help, writing things like Alpha Decay in Chemistry?

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on creating formatted chemical notations, specifically Alpha Decay, in Microsoft Word 2003. Users encounter issues with subscripts and superscripts not aligning correctly within the same block of text. The solution provided involves using the MS Equation Editor, an optional add-on that allows for proper formatting of mathematical and scientific expressions. This tool effectively resolves the alignment issue by enabling users to create the desired notation layout.

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  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word 2003 interface
  • Understanding of subscripts and superscripts in text formatting
  • Knowledge of how to install optional add-ons in Microsoft Word
  • Basic concepts of chemical notation and equations
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  • Research how to install and use MS Equation Editor in Microsoft Word 2003
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  • Investigate best practices for writing chemical equations in word processors
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This discussion is beneficial for students, educators, and professionals in chemistry or related fields who need to format scientific equations and notations accurately in Microsoft Word.

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Homework Statement



Okay so I want to be able to do this in Microsoft Word 2003:

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However, the problem is, when I try to do subscripts and superscripts in Microsoft Word, they don't appear as part of the "same block". Basically, for example, have a number like.. 4 in the superscript, and 2 in the subscript, UNDERNEATH the 4. However, in word, it's next to the 4 which I don't want. Does anyone know how to do this, would be greatly appreciated =]! Thanks a lot!
 
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MS Equation (editor) will do that for you. It is an optional add-on when you install Word. I just tried it in MS Equation and obtained what you are asking.
 

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