An element X forms the following compounds with chlorine; XCl4, XCl3, XCl2. This illustrates the
A
law of multiple proportions
B
law of chemical proportions
C
law of simple proportions
D
law of conservation of mass
E
law of definite proportions
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
this question expresses the law of multiple proportions which states that if two elements A and B combine together to form more than one compound, the various masses of element B which combines with a fixed mass of B are in simple whole number ratios. e.g
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