If shaded and unshaded spheres represent atoms of different elements,as shown in drawing (1),which combination of drawings (2)-(4)represent the law of multiple proportions?
A)only drawings (2)and (3)
B)only drawings (2)and (4)
C)only drawings (3)and (4)
D)drawings (2), (3),and (4)

Question

If shaded and unshaded spheres represent atoms of different elements,as shown in drawing (1),which combination of drawings (2)-(4)represent the law of multiple proportions? 
A)only drawings (2)and (3) 
B)only drawings (2)and (4) 
C)only drawings (3)and (4) 
D)drawings (2), (3),and (4)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The law of multiple proportions states that when two elements combine to form multiple compounds, the ratio of the masses of one element that combine with a fixed mass of the other element can be expressed in small whole numbers. Drawings (2), (3), and (4) all show spheres of different sizes combining to form compounds, indicating that different proportions of elements can combine to form the compounds. Therefore, the combination of drawings (2), (3), and (4) represent the law of multiple proportions.

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