what is the difference between subscripted and superscripted text?

Question

i need clarification

Answer 1

When you write H2O (water), the 2 is written at bottom right. That's subscript.
When you write power, like a^2, here 2 should be written at top right. This style is superscript.

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Answer 2

alright, thanks!