Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE According to Dalton's

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to Dalton's atomic theory?

• A) Atoms combine in simple fraction ratios to form compounds.
• B) All atoms of chlorine have identical properties to other elements with similar mass.
• C) Atoms of carbon can be changed into atoms of oxygen when creating carbon dioxide.
• D) Atoms of carbon do not change into another element during a chemical reaction with chlorine.
• E) An atom of nitrogen can be broken down into smaller particles that will still have the unique properties of nitrogen.

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Definitions:

Retinal Disparity

A binocular cue for perceiving depth: By comparing images from the retinas in the two eyes, the brain computes distance—the greater the disparity (difference) between the two images, the closer the object.

Sensation

The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.

Nervous System

A complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body.

Stimulus Energies

The physical or chemical forms of energy, such as light, sound, or touch, that can be detected and interpreted by sensory systems.