Chemistry: Atoms First (2nd Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1305079248
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-924-3

Chapter 1 - Questions - Page 51b: 16

Answer

Yes, hydrogen will react with different mass of chlorine isotopes. No, this does not conflict with the law of definite proportions.

Work Step by Step

One atom of hydrogen will react with one atom of chlorine regardless of the isotope so both isotopes will have different mass of chlorine that reacts with 1 g of hydrogen. This does not conflict with the law of definite proportion because the law refers to atomic ratios, not atomic masses.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.