law of multiple proportions: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	law of simple multiple proportions

Topics

equivalent weight law of reciprocal proportions law of definite proportions stoichiometry chemical compound chemical reaction chemical bonding chemical analysis coordination compound acid–base reaction organic compound reaction mechanism dye organometallic compound catalysis oxidation-reduction reaction

Key People

John Dalton

John Dalton

British scientist