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Laws of Definite Proportions, Multiple Proportions

Metal M and c...

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Metal M and chlorine combine in different proportions to form two compounds A and B. The mass ratio M : CI is 0.895: 1 in A and 1.791 : 1 in B. What law of chemical combination is illustrated ?

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Solution

Masses of metal which combine with 1 pan of chlorine are in the ratio of 1: 2, which is a simple ratio. Hence, the law of multiple proportions is illustrated.

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