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(i) State the law of constant proportion.(ii) In a compound carbon and oxygen react in a ratio 3 : 8 by mass to form carbon dioxide. What mass of oxygen is required to repeat to react completely with 9 g carbon? |
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Answer» (i) Law of constant proportion states that, “a pure chemical compound always consists of the same elements that are combined together in a fixed (or definite) proportion by mass”. Carbon and oxygen reacts in a ratio 3:8 by mass to form Carbon dioxide Hence the required reaction is: C + O2 → CO2 Carbon: Oxygen = 3 : 8 \(\therefore\) 9 g of carbon require (3 x 8) 24 g of oxygen to form carbon dioxide. |
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