Which of the following statements is the law of definite proportions? a. All elements in a compound have the same mass b. If two compounds contain the same elements then they will have the same properties c. When two elements react to form more than one compound, a fixed mass of one element will react with masses of the other element in a ratio of small whole numbers. d. All samples of a pure compound contain the same elements in the same proportions by mass

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Which of the following statements is the law of definite proportions?

a. All elements in a compound have the same mass

b. If two compounds contain the same elements then they will have the same properties

c. When two elements react to form more than one compound, a fixed mass of one element will react with masses of the other element in a ratio of small whole numbers.

d. All samples of a pure compound contain the same elements in the same proportions by mass

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