Question

What is ' The Law Of Multiple Proportions' ?

Answer 1

Dear Student,

The law of multiple proportions states that If two elements can combine to form more than one compound, then the masses of one element that combines with a fixed mass of the other element are in the ratio of small whole numbers.

e.g.

C and O combine and form 2 compound CO and CO₂

Carbon monoxide CO	Carbon dioxide CO2
12 parts of mass of C = 16 parts of mass of O	12 parts of mass of C = 32 parts of mass of O
16 : 32
1 : 2
Simple whole number ratio