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

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is not consistent with Dalton's atomic theory 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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