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Atoms of different elements combine in simple whole number ratio to form chemical compounds is an explanation of.......
Options
A Law of conservation of mass
B Law of conservation of mars
C Law of definite proportion
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D Law of indefinite proportion
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The law of definite proportions (Proust's law) states that a given compound always contains its constituent elements in a fixed (definite) ratio by mass, which corresponds to simple whole number ratios of atoms.

Hint

This law is about fixed composition.

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1187 of 1872
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