Which of the following statements best represents the Law of Definite Proportions?
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Which of the following statements best represents the Law of Definite Proportions?
(a) Elements combine in small whole-number ratios of atoms to form different compounds.
(b) The mass ratio of the elements in a compound varies depending on the method used to synthesize the compound.
(c) In any pure compound, the mass ratio of its constituent elements is fixed, no matter the source or amount of the sample.
(d) A compound always contains the same proportion by number of atoms of each element, regardless of its origin or size.