Question
Chemistry Question on Atoms and Molecules
In compound A, 1.00g of nitrogen unites with 0.57g of oxygen. In compound B, 2.00g of nitrogen combines with 2.24g of oxygen. In compound C, 3.00g of nitrogen combines with 5.11g of oxygen. These results obey the following law
A
law of constant proportion
B
law of multiple proportion
C
law of reciprocal proportion
D
Dalton's law of partial pressure
Answer
law of multiple proportion
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): law of multiple proportion.