Two oxide samples of lead were heated in the current of hydrogen and were reduced to the metallic lead. The following data were obtained
(i) Weight of yellow oxide taken = 3.45 gm, Loss in weight in reduction = 0.24 gm
(ii) Weight of brown oxide taken = 1.227 gm, Loss in weight in reduction = 0.16 gm.
Show that the data illustrates the law of multiple proportion.

Explanation

Calculate the mass of lead combined with 1 g of oxygen in each case which are 13.375 g and 6.669 g, i.e, in the ratio of `2:1`.