Question

What is law of multiple proportion

Answer 1

Answer:

According to this law, if two elements can

combine to form more than one compound, the

masses of one element that combine with a

fixed mass of the other element, are in the

ratio of small whole numbers.

For example, hydrogen combines with

oxygen to form two compounds, namely, water

and hydrogen peroxide.

Hydrogen + Oxygen → Water

2g 16g 18g

Hydrogen + Oxygen → Hydrogen Peroxide

2g 32g 34g

Here, the masses of oxygen (i.e., 16 g and 32 g),

which combine with a fixed mass of hydrogen

(2g) bear a simple ratio, i.e., 16:32 or 1: 2.

Answer 2

In chemistry, the law of multiple proportions states that if two elements form more than one compound between them, then the ratios of the masses of the second element which combine with a fixed mass of the first element will always be ratios of small whole numbers