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What method was developed in 1832 by J.B. Dumas for determining molar masses?
What did J.B. Dumas measure to calculate the density of the gas in the Dumas Method?
What does the Dumas Method rely on as one of its assumptions?
What allows the calculation of molar mass from the density of the gas in the Dumas Method?
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What happens if the hole is not punched in the cover before evaporating the sample in the Dumas Method?
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What is the purpose of punching a hole in the cover before evaporating the sample in the Dumas Method?
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What is the significance of the mole in the context of determining molar mass using the Dumas Method?
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Why is it important for the gas to behave ideally in the Dumas Method for determining molar masses?
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What is the role of the volume of the vessel in the Dumas Method for determining molar masses?
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How does the Dumas Method utilize the density of the gas to determine molar mass?
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