The _ study of composition of pure substance in 17th century clearly shows that few elements are components of many substances

Correct answer: B. Quantitative

  • A. Qualitative
  • B. Quantitative
  • C. Both A & B
  • D. Extensive

Explanation

The quantitative study of composition refers to the measurement of the amount or proportion of elements present in a substance. In the 17th century, chemists like Robert Boyle and later Antoine Lavoisier focused on determining the exact composition of pure substances, which helped in understanding that a few elements make up many substancesPTB - Pg # 1

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