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What does the law of multiple proportions state about elements A and B?
What does the law of multiple proportions state about elements A and B?
In the context of the law of multiple proportions, what remains constant when two elements form multiple compounds?
In the context of the law of multiple proportions, what remains constant when two elements form multiple compounds?
How do the masses of element A relate when it combines with a fixed mass of element B in different compounds?
How do the masses of element A relate when it combines with a fixed mass of element B in different compounds?
What happens when two elements can form more than one compound according to the law of multiple proportions?
What happens when two elements can form more than one compound according to the law of multiple proportions?
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What characterizes the compounds formed by elements A and B under the law of multiple proportions?
What characterizes the compounds formed by elements A and B under the law of multiple proportions?
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Law of Multiple Proportions
Law of Multiple Proportions
When elements combine to form multiple compounds, the masses of one element that combine with a fixed mass of the other element are in ratios of small whole numbers.
Combining masses
Combining masses
The relative masses of elements combining to form different compounds.
Whole number ratios
Whole number ratios
The ratios of combining masses of elements are always small whole numbers (e.g., 1:2, 2:3, etc.).
Chemical compounds
Chemical compounds
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Elements A and B
Elements A and B
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Study Notes
Law of Multiple Proportions
- If two elements (A and B) form multiple compounds,
- the masses of element A that combine with a fixed mass of element B are in a ratio of small whole numbers.
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Test your understanding of the law of multiple proportions in chemistry. This quiz covers how different elements combine in fixed ratios and the significance of whole number ratios in chemical compounds. Perfect for students learning about stoichiometry.
