Chapter 5, Problem 55E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The way by which the quantities illustrate the Law of Multiple Proportions is to be shown.

Concept introduction:

Dalton realized that the Law of Conservation of Mass, the Law of Definite Composition and the Law of Multiple Proportions could be explained if matter was considered to be made up of indivisible particles called atoms. The Law of Multiple Proportions states that whenever two elements combine to form more than one compound, the different masses of one element that combine with the same mass of the other element are in the ratio of small whole numbers.