Which of the following is NOT evidence that a chemical reaction has occurred?
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Answer:
(a) 3:2; (b) 2:1
Explanation:
The Law of Multiple Proportions states that when two elements A and B combine to form two or more compounds, the masses of B that combine with a given mass of A are in the ratios of small whole numbers.
That is, if one compound has a ratio r₁ and the other has a ratio r₂, the ratio of the ratios r is in small whole numbers.
(a) Ammonia and hydrazine.
In ammonia, the mass ratio of H:N is r₁ = 0.2158/1
In hydrazine, the mass ratio of H:N is r₂ = 0.1439/1
The ratio of the ratios is:
(b) Nitrogen oxides
In nitrogen monoxide, the mass ratio of O:N is r₁ = 1.142/1
In dinitrogen monoxide, the mass ratio of O:N is r₂ = 0.571/1
The ratio of the ratios is: