Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A)The relative numbers of each type of atom in a given compound do not vary.
• B)A compound always contains the same mass percentages of its constituent elements.
• C)A large sample and a small sample of a given compound contain the same number of each type of atom.
• D)A large sample and a small sample of a given compound contain the same types of atoms combined in the same proportions.
• E)A large sample and a small sample of a compound share the same chemical formula.

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