Chapter 2, Problem 2.84SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The law of multiple proportions is followed should be identified on the basis of given statements and formula of second compound should be determined.

Concept introduction:

Any given compound will have a definite percentage or portion of the atoms that make it up and when they combine or react with other elements /compounds, they will react in whole number ratio of atoms.

For example: $\text{N}$ and $\text{O}$ can combine in two ways to form two different compounds $\text{NO}$ and ${\text{NO}}_2$, where nitrogen to oxygen mass ratios in the compounds is 2:1.

Given:

Compound 1: Carbon $42.9\%$ and Oxygen $\text{57}.\text{1 }\%$

Compound 2: $\text{27}.\text{3 }\%$ carbon and $\text{72}.\text{7 }\%$ oxygen