When Two Elements Form Two Different Compounds,the Masses of Element

question 125

Multiple Choice

When two elements form two different compounds,the masses of element B that combine with 1 g of element A can be expressed as a ratio of small whole numbers.Which law does this refer to?

• A) Law of Definite Proportions
• B) Law of the Conservation of Mass
• C) Law of Modern Atomic Theory
• D) Law of Multiple Proportions
• E) First Law of Thermodynamics

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