Which One of the Following Statements Is Not Consistent with Dalton's

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is not consistent with Dalton's atomic view of matter?

• A)Atoms of one element can be converted into atoms of another element.
• B)Each element is composed of atoms that are identical in size, mass, and chemical properties.
• C)Compounds are formed from different atoms in simple whole number ratios.
• D)Atoms of different elements can combine in several different proportions to make different compounds.
• E)Matter is discrete, as proposed by Democritus.

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Shortage

A market condition where the demand for a product exceeds the supply at a given price, often leading to higher prices.

Surplus

A situation where the quantity of a good or service supplied exceeds the quantity demanded at the current price.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services that is supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded.

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the supply of an item matches its demand, leading to a stable market where there is no surplus or shortage.