Class 11 CHEM
Chapter 1
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry 01
|| Laws of Chemical Combination ||
Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Law of Chemical Combination
Chemistry is an important subject that deals with the study of chemicals and their
properties. In this chapter, we will learn about the basic concepts of chemistry,
including the significance of chemicals, elements, mixtures, chemical combinations,
and the laws of chemical combinations.
The first law of chemical combination is the Law of Conservation of Mass, which
states that the mass of two compounds on one side is equal to the newly formed
compound. In other words, the sum of the mass of reactants should be equal to the
sum of the mass of products.
Examples of the Law of Conservation of Mass
Let's take an example of carbon combining with oxygen to form carbon dioxide. The
atomic mass of carbon is 12, and the mass of oxygen is 16. Hence, 1 carbon and 2
oxygen atoms combine to form carbon dioxide, which has an atomic mass of 44.
Therefore, the sum of the mass of reactants (12+16x2) is equal to 44, the mass of
the product.
Although this law is basic, it is crucial to note that it still holds true in most chemical
reactions.
Question
Here's a question to test your understanding of the Law of Conservation of Mass: 1.5
grams of ethane on complete combustion gives 44 grams of carbon dioxide and 2.7
grams of H2O. Show that the reaction obeys the Law of Conservation of Mass.
Chapter 1
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry 01
|| Laws of Chemical Combination ||
Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Law of Chemical Combination
Chemistry is an important subject that deals with the study of chemicals and their
properties. In this chapter, we will learn about the basic concepts of chemistry,
including the significance of chemicals, elements, mixtures, chemical combinations,
and the laws of chemical combinations.
The first law of chemical combination is the Law of Conservation of Mass, which
states that the mass of two compounds on one side is equal to the newly formed
compound. In other words, the sum of the mass of reactants should be equal to the
sum of the mass of products.
Examples of the Law of Conservation of Mass
Let's take an example of carbon combining with oxygen to form carbon dioxide. The
atomic mass of carbon is 12, and the mass of oxygen is 16. Hence, 1 carbon and 2
oxygen atoms combine to form carbon dioxide, which has an atomic mass of 44.
Therefore, the sum of the mass of reactants (12+16x2) is equal to 44, the mass of
the product.
Although this law is basic, it is crucial to note that it still holds true in most chemical
reactions.
Question
Here's a question to test your understanding of the Law of Conservation of Mass: 1.5
grams of ethane on complete combustion gives 44 grams of carbon dioxide and 2.7
grams of H2O. Show that the reaction obeys the Law of Conservation of Mass.
