Explain each of the following in terms of Daltons atomic theory: a. the law of conservation of mass b. the law of definite proportions c. the law of multiple proportions
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According to the law of conservation of mass, if element A has an atomic mass of 2 mass units and element B has an atomic mass of 3 mass units, what mass would be expected for compound AB? for compound A2B3?
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The first step in solving 3 problem number 2 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: According to the law of conservation of mass, if element A has an atomic mass of 2 mass units and element B has an atomic mass of 3 mass units, what mass would be expected for compound AB? for compound A2B3?
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