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Definition of Law of Combining Volumes: A relation stating that the relative volumes of gases in a chemical reaction are present in the ratio of small integers (assuming all gases are at the same temperature and pressure). Also Known As: Gay-Lussac's Law. Examples: In the reaction. 2 H2(g) + O2(g) â 2 H2O(g)
Tinkering around with the implications of this law, Avogadro deduced that in order for this to be true, equal volumes of any two gases at the same temperature and pressure must hold an equal number of particles (Avogadro's law).