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The stoichiometry is governed by the laws of definite proportions and multiple proportions.

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The ratio of elements in a compound is determined by the number of atoms of each element present in the compound. This ratio is represented by the chemical formula of the compound, showing the types and numbers of atoms involved in the chemical bonding.

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The answer depends on whether you want the ratio of the number of atoms or their mass.

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A compound consists of substances combined in definite propertions

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From the sciene grade 9 textbook? :P

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The mole ratio is the same as the ratio of atoms, which you can tell from the subscripts; for example water, H2O has two hydrogen atoms for each oxygen atom.

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