CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

according to daltons atom theory, how are the 5th and 6th postulate related?

Open in App
Solution

The fifth postulate of Daltons atomic theory states that when atoms combine with one another to form molecules, they do so in simple whole number ratios, such as 1:1, 2:1, 2:3 and so on. The sixth postulate states that atoms of two elements combine in different ratios to form more than one compound. Sulphur combines with oxygen to form sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide, the combining ratios being 1:2 and 1:3 respectively. But sulphur and oxygen will always combine in simple whole number ratio according to fifth postulate.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Laws of Chemical Combination
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon