Page 2: Further Applications of the Law of Definite Proportions
This page delves deeper into the Law of Definite Proportions, providing more complex examples and calculations involving mass ratios in compounds.
Example: In the compound CaS, if the mass ratio of Ca:S is 5:4, and there are 22.4g of CaS, the mass of Ca present is 12.5g.
The page introduces graphical representations of mass ratios and how to interpret them to determine chemical formulas. It also covers calculations involving atomic masses and percentage composition of compounds.
Highlight: Understanding mass ratios is crucial for determining chemical formulas and calculating the composition of compounds.
Several practice problems are presented, including:
- Calculating mass ratios given atomic masses
- Determining atomic masses from mass ratios
- Finding the percentage composition of compounds
Definition: Percentage composition - The percentage by mass of each element in a compound.
These exercises reinforce the application of the Law of Definite Proportions in various chemical contexts, preparing students for more advanced stoichiometric calculations.