Chapter 9, Problem 11KT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The key term that corresponds to the definition “the principle that states that the volumes of gases that react in a chemical reaction are in the ratio of small whole numbers” is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The law of combining volumes states that “the volume of gases under similar conditions combines in small number ratio”. For example, $\text{5}\text{mL}$ of hydrogen gas combine with $\text{5}\text{mL}$ of chlorine gas to form $\text{10}\text{mL}$ of hydrogen chloride.