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How is the law of multiple proportions related to molecular formula and their mass ratios?

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In chemistry, the law of multiple proportions states that if two elements form more than one compound between them, then the ratios of the masses of the second element which combine with a fixed mass of the first element will always be ratios of small whole numbers.

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