Two elements, R and Q, combine to form two binary compounds. In the first compound, 14.0 g of R combines with 3.00g of Q. In the second compound, 7.00g of R combines with 4.50g of Q. Show that these data are in accord with the law of multiple proportions. If the formula of the second compound is RQ, what is the formula of the first compound?

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Two elements, R and Q, combine to form two binary compounds. In the first compound,
14.0 g of R combines with 3.00g of Q. In the second compound, 7.00g of R combines with
4.50g of Q. Show that these data are in accord with the law of multiple proportions. If the
formula of the second compound is RQ, what is the formula of the first compound?
Transcribed Image Text:Two elements, R and Q, combine to form two binary compounds. In the first compound, 14.0 g of R combines with 3.00g of Q. In the second compound, 7.00g of R combines with 4.50g of Q. Show that these data are in accord with the law of multiple proportions. If the formula of the second compound is RQ, what is the formula of the first compound?
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