Elements react to form new compounds and the composition of new substance in the compound is :

variable

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depends on number of neutron

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The correct option is D fixed
The composition of new substance formed is always fixed. Elements react in constant proportion to form compounds.

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Elements react to form new compounds and the composition of new substance in the compound is :

The correct option is D fixedThe composition of new substance formed is always fixed. Elements react in constant proportion to form compounds.

The correct option is D fixed
The composition of new substance formed is always fixed. Elements react in constant proportion to form compounds.