Dalton's Atomic Theory Led to a Prediction That Must Be

question 35

Multiple Choice

Dalton's atomic theory led to a prediction that must be true if the theory is correct: when two elements combine to form a compound,the masses in which they combine is constant..What is the name of this Law that followed from Dalton's atomic theory?

• A)The Law of Weight Ratios
• B)The Law of Multiple Proportions
• C)The Law of Definite Composition
• D)The Law of Conservation of Weight
• E)The Law of Conservation of Mass

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