Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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

Chapter 3 - Sections 3.1-3.12 - Exercises - Conceptual Problems - Page 136: 157

Answer

This is an incorrect statement.

Work Step by Step

According to Dalton's theory, every element will have different characteristics and different numbers of neutrons, protons and electrons. Therefore, there is a difference in the mass of hydrogen at 1g/mol and nitrogen at 14g/mol. Therefore it is incorrect to say the masses are at a 1:1 ratio when they are intact at 1:14 ratio.
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