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LAW OF EQUIVALENT PROPORTIONS

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Law Of Equivalent Proportions.

Law Of Equivalent Proportions - as a noun

(chemistry) law stating that the proportions in which two elements separately combine with a third element are also the proportions in which they combine together

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
law of reciprocal proportions

Example Sentences

"The law of equivalent proportions states that when two elements combine to form more than one compound, the ratio of the masses of one element that combine with a fixed mass of the other element can be expressed in small whole numbers."
"According to the law of equivalent proportions, if 1g of element A combines with 2g of element B to form compound X, then 1g of element A would combine with 4g of element B to form compound Y."
"The experiments conducted by Dalton provided evidence supporting the law of equivalent proportions."
"The law of equivalent proportions is also known as the law of definite proportions."
"The law of equivalent proportions is fundamental to understanding stoichiometry in chemical reactions."
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