Practice problem
Proust's Law of Definite Proportions — Overview & Origin
Carbon and oxygen are known to form a compound in a 1 atom to 1 atom ratio, but oxygen is 33.3% heavier than carbon. What is the weight percent of oxygen in this compound?
Practice problem
Carbon and oxygen are known to form a compound in a 1 atom to 1 atom ratio, but oxygen is 33.3% heavier than carbon. What is the weight percent of oxygen in this compound?