Atoms and Molecules

Law of multiple proportions

Law of multiple proportions states that if two elements form more than one compound, then the ratios of the masses of the second element which combine with a fixed mass of the first element will always be ratios of small whole numbers. This law is sometimes called Dalton’s Law, named after John Dalton, the chemist who first expressed it. 2.66 g chloride

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Writing Chemical Formula of a Compound: A Basic Guide

To know the concept of writing chemical formula of chemical compound, you should know the following: Symbols of the combining elements Valency of the combining elements Name, Representation and Valency of ions Name, representation and valency of some common ions are given below: Note: You have to remember the valencies given in the above table.

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