Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 1 - Sections 1.1-1.8 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 37: 35b

Answer

Yes. Just like in part a, there is a certain ratio between the masses of hydrogen and oxygen in all three samples. In this case, the hydrogen-oxygen ratio is $1$:$16$.

Work Step by Step

Just like in part a, you should divide the given masses of hydrogen by the respective masses of oxygen. In all three samples, you will get a ratio of $\frac{1}{16}$.
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