1.8g of a certain metal is burnt in oxygen to give 3g of its oxide. 1.5g of same metal heated in steam gave 2.5g of its oxide.
a) which law can be verified by the above experiment?
b) state the law and verify it.

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This is law of definite proportion
Law of Definite Proportions: A given compound always contains exactly the same proportion of elements by weight.

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1.8g of a certain metal is burnt in oxygen to give 3g of its oxide. 1.5g of same metal heated in steam gave 2.5g of its oxide.a) which law can be verified by the above experiment?b) state the law and verify it.

This is law of definite proportionLaw of Definite Proportions: A given compound always contains exactly the same proportion of elements by weight.

1.8g of a certain metal is burnt in oxygen to give 3g of its oxide. 1.5g of same metal heated in steam gave 2.5g of its oxide.
a) which law can be verified by the above experiment?
b) state the law and verify it.

This is law of definite proportion
Law of Definite Proportions: A given compound always contains exactly the same proportion of elements by weight.