Law Of Definite And Multiple Proportion

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Three Laws Used by or Determined by Dalton Atomic Theory



Definition of Law of Definite (also called Constant) Proportion - Proust (1754-1826)

In a chemical compound, the masses of the elements are always in the same (i.e. fixed) proportion (ratio).
Basically, same definition as a compound.

Definition of Law of Multiple Proportion - Dalton (1766-1844)

Whenever the same elements form more than one compound, the different masses of one element that combine with the same mass of the other element are in a ratio of small whole numbers.

What does it means, You can't have a fraction of an atom.

Definition of Law of Conservation of Mass - (Lavoisier - 1743-1794) - Already in your notes



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