Which Statement Is Incorrect According to Modern Atomic Theory

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which statement is incorrect according to modern atomic theory?

• A)Some sugars have the formula C_3.5H₇O_3.5.
• B)An atom of ¹⁴N has the same approximate mass as an atom of ¹⁴C.
• C)An atom of ¹⁴N behaves differently in chemical reactions than an atom of ¹⁴C.
• D)An example of a chemical reaction is CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂.
• E)C₂H₆ and C₃H₈ are both possible compounds of carbon and hydrogen.

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