Chapter 9, Problem 78A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The law of multiple proportions is to be stated.

Concept Introduction : There are different laws given by scientists that depend on the formation of products during the reaction and depict at what ratio the elements are joined together to form a particular compound.

Explanation of Solution

According to the law of multiple proportions, the masses of one element that join with a fixed mass of the other are in a ratio of small integer numbers when two elements combine to generate more compounds.

For example, NO (1:1.143) and ${\text{NO}}_{\text{2}}$ (1:2.286) both have a different ratio of oxygen but have the same ratio of nitrogen.