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Question
The Law of Definite Proportions holds true for compounds but not for mixtures. Give reason.
Give Reasons
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Solution
A compound has a definite chemical composition, so its constituent elements are chemically combined in a fixed mass ratio. In a mixture, substances are merely mixed and their proportions can vary; therefore, no fixed mass ratio is required.
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