Atoms in compounds

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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
Page 6: References and resources

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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 Page 6: References and resources