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The law of fixed composition

1 atom C @ 12 u each = 12 u C
2 atoms O @ 16 u each = 32 u O
} 12/32 = 0.375 u C / u O
4 atoms C @ 12 u each = 48 u C
8 atoms O @ 16 u each = 128 u O
} 48/128 = 0.375 u C / u O
8 atoms C @ 12 u each = 96 u C
16 atoms O @ 16 u each = 256 u O
} 96/256 = 0.375 u C / u O
 

Dalton's Atomic Theory
Page 1: Introduction
Page 2: Dalton's assumptions Five steps forward and one step back.
Page 3: Atoms in compounds An "invisible hand" fixes atom ratios in compounds
Page 4: Atoms in reactions Dance of the atoms
Page 5: Learning check Take a quiz on Dalton's Atomic Theory
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