Question:
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 whole-number ratio.
(a) Is this statement true?
(b) If yes, according to which law?
(c) Give one example related to this law.
Solution:
(a) Yes, the statement is true.
(b) According to the law of multiple proportions
(c), Hydrogen and oxygen react to form water and hydrogen peroxide
H2 + 1/2O2 → H2O
H2 + O2 → H2O2
Masses of oxygen which combine the fixed mass of hydrogen are in the ratio 16:32 or 1
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