What is a formula that demonstrates the law of multiple proportions?
1 Answer
You need two formulas to illustrate the Law of Multiple Proportions, for example,
Explanation:
The Law of Multiple Proportions deals with elements that form more than one compound.
It states that the masses of one element that combine with a fixed mass of the second element are in a small whole number ratio.
For example, carbon and oxygen react to form two compounds. In the first compound (A), 42.9 g of
In the second compound (B), 27.3 g of
Let's calculate the mass of
In Compound A,
In Compound B,
The masses of oxygen that combine with a fixed mass of carbon are in a 2:1 ratio.
The whole-number ratio is consistent with the Law of Multiple Proportions.
The simplest formulas that fit are