Three compounds containing potassium and oxygen are compared. Analysis shows that for each 1.00 g of O, the compounds have 1.22 g, 2.44g, and 4.89 g of potassium respectively. Show how these data support the law of multiple proportion.
The law of proportion expresses that components join in entire number proportions. The gram readings for K are products of each other, both in grams and moles. Give us a chance to think about the proportions: 2.44 grams/1.22 grams = 2 4.89 grams/2.44 grams = 2
Accordingly, Potassium dependably consolidates with Oxygen in a proportion of 2 is to 1.
