During the formation of CO2, 12 g of carbon reacts with 32 g of oxygen. What does this illustrate?
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The question is describing the reaction of carbon with oxygen to form carbon dioxide (CO2) and seems to be asking for a concept it illustrates, likely related to stoichiometry or chemical principles.
Answer
The Law of Constant Proportion
The formation of CO2 from 12 g of carbon and 32 g of oxygen illustrates the Law of Constant Proportion.
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The formation of CO2 from 12 g of carbon and 32 g of oxygen illustrates the Law of Constant Proportion.
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The Law of Constant Proportion states that a chemical compound always contains exactly the same proportion of elements by mass.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing it with the Law of Multiple Proportions, which involves different compounds made from the same elements.
Sources
- Question 26: During the formation of carbon reacts with 32 g - askfilo.com
- Law of Multiple Proportions - Definition, Statement and Examples - flexbooks.ck12.org
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