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Interpretation:
Whether more than one compound can be made from atoms of the same two elements according to Dalton’s atomic theory or not is to be stated.
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Dalton’s atomic theory for
Answer to Problem 1E
More than one compound can be made from atoms of the same two elements according to Dalton’s atomic theory.
Explanation of Solution
The law of multiple proportions was deduced from Dalton’s atomic theory. According to this law, when two elements combine together to form more than one compound, then different weights of one element that combine with a fixed weight of the other element are in the ratio of simple whole numbers. Carbon and oxygen atoms combine in a
According to Dalton’s atomic theory, more than one compound can be made from atoms of the same two elements.
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