What is a core principle of stoichiometry identified by Berzelius?
Random Proportions
Law of Constant Proportions
Variable Ratios
Equal Parts
Answer
The Law of Constant Proportions, a fundamental concept in stoichiometry highlighted by Berzelius, states that chemical compounds always contain the same elements in the same fixed proportion by mass. Regardless of the quantity or source of the compound, the ratio of the masses of the constituent elements remains constant.
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