Which of the Following Was Not a Part of Dalton's

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a part of Dalton's atomic theory?

• A) Each element is composed of atoms, which are identical for that element.
• B) The reactivity of elements involves changes in their electron configuration.
• C) Chemical combination is the bonding of a definite number of atoms of each of the combining elements.
• D) No atoms are gained, lost, or changed in identity during a chemical reaction.

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