Which of the Following Statements Regarding Atoms and Atomic Theory

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding atoms and atomic theory is incorrect?

• A)Antoine Lavoisier discovered in the late 1700s that matter is not gained or lost in a chemical reaction.
• B)Joseph Proust showed that when elements combine to form new substances, they do so in specific mass ratios.
• C)According to the law of multiple proportions, when water forms, the mass ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is variable.
• D)John Dalton's atomic theory disagreed with the ancient Greek philosophers' ideas about matter.
• E)The Greek philosophers did not conduct experiments to support their ideas.

---

Definitions:

Piece Rates

A compensation system where workers are paid based on the amount of work produced or tasks completed, rather than receiving a fixed hourly wage.

Taylorism

A management theory developed by Frederick W. Taylor, focusing on efficiency and productivity through scientific analysis of labor processes.

Consumer Needs

The basic or identified wants and requirements that individuals seek to fulfill with products or services.

Boredom

A state of feeling disinterested, weary, or unenthused about an activity or situation, often due to a lack of stimulation or engagement.