Often scientists will argue about the ‘rightness’ of their model, and in the process, the model will evolve or be rejected. Consequently, models are central to the process of knowledge-building in science and demonstrate how science knowledge is tentative or subject to change.
Based on this chemical formula: HeB2C
The correct chemical formula for sodium bicarbonate is below.
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Why is this model depicted below an incorrect way to represent the formula above? There may be more than one answer.

Mr. Guesno created a great model. Here it is below, perfect in every way.

However, Mr. Guesno made a mistake in his chemical formula. Here it is below.

Use the sentence starter below to give Mr. Guesno some advice on how to fix his model.
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Below is a correct model:

The chemical formula below is incorrect:
Rewrite the chemical formula correctly (hint there are a total of 3 mistakes)
Dibromic acid has the correct chemical formula of:

Below is a model with several mistakes:
