The composition of CO2 in both the cases would be same, ie., the carbon and oxygen will combine in the same ratio 1 : 2.
The law associated is law of constant proportion.
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Carbon dioxide produced by action of dilute hydrochloric acid on potassium hydrogen carbonate is moist whereas that produced by heating potassium hydrogen carbonate is dry. What would be the difference in the composition of carbon dioxide in the two cases? State the associated law.
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Open Answer »A colorless liquid is thought to be a pure compound. Analysis of three samples of the material yield the following results.
| Mass of Sample | Mass of carbon | Mass of Hydrogen | |
| Sample 1 | 1.0 g | 0.862 g | 0.138 g |
| Sample 2 | 1.549 g | 1.335 g | 0.214 g |
| Sample 3 | 0.988 g | 0.852 g | 0.136 g |