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The ratio of elements depends on the context. Helium is the second most abundant common element in the universe (23% by mass) but in the earth's crust, it accounts for only 8 parts per billion. Conversely, silicon accounts for around 28% of the earth's crust but 0.07% of the universe.
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Shows the ratio of elements in a compound?
The chemical formula of the compound shows the ratio of the atoms of elements in a compound. This must not be confused with the ratio of their masses.
What is the ratio of elements found in carbohydrates?
The ratio depends on the compound.
What is the ratio of elements in monopotassium phosphate?
K:H:P:O = 1:2:1:4
Rules of constant proportion?
Proust's law of constant proportions states that a given chemical compound always contains its component elements in fixed ratio (by weight). The ratio does not depend on its source and method of preparation.
What is the ratio of copper to tin in bronze?
There are many different alloys containing mainly copper, some tin and small amounts of other elements. There is, therefore, no precise answer. Generally, though, the ratio of copper to tin will be 997:3
What are composed elements combined in a specific ratio called?
what consists of elements combined in a specific ratio?
Shows the ratio of elements in a compound?
The chemical formula of the compound shows the ratio of the atoms of elements in a compound. This must not be confused with the ratio of their masses.
What is the ratio of the elements in the compound KI?
The elements present in KI are potassium (K) ad iodine (I). These elements are present in the ratio 1:1
A notion that shows what elements a compound contains and the ratio of the atoms or ions of these elements in the compound?
A chemical formula shows what elements a compound contains, and the ratio of the atoms or ions of the elements in the compound.
What is the ratio of sulphur?
The ratio of sulphur to all other elements, in the universe, is 0.
Is metal alloys a mixture?
An alloy is a mixture of Metals. A mixture is a combination of elements in an unfixed ratio. A compound is a mixture of elements in a fixed ratio.
What is the fixed ratio of a chemical compound called?
The fixed ratio of the elements in a chemical compound is called its RATIO OF MASSES.
Do elements have a specific mass ratio?
Yes, they do.
A substance consisting of two or more elements in a fixed ratio.?
a chemical compound is a substance consisting of two or more elements in a fixed ratio.
What is simple whole number ratio?
Simple whole number ratio implies that ratio of the elements in a compound is a whole number i.e. the ratio of elements bear whole number. For example in Cu2O, Cu and O combine in a simple whole number ratio of 2:1.
What are the elements in ammonia?
The elements in ammonia are nitrogen and hydrogen in an atomic ratio of 1:3.
Represents a compound -how are the elements in the compound and the ratio of atoms?
Example: potassium chloride, KCl Elements in the molecule: potassium and chloride Ratio potassium/chlorine: 1
