_____ states that when two elements form a series of compounds, the ratios of the masses of the second element that are present per gram of the first element can almost always be expressed as the ratios of integers.
A) The law of conservation of mass
B) The law of definite proportions
C) The atomic theory of matter
D) The law of multiple proportions
E) The law of conservation of matter

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The statement is referring to the Law of Multiple Proportions, which states that when two elements form multiple compounds, the ratio of masses of the second element that combine with a fixed mass of the first element are in small whole number ratios.

_____ States That When Two Elements Form a Series of Compounds