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Dalton's Atomic Theory

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According to Dalton's atomic theory, what are atoms?

Made of even smaller particles
Indivisible particles (correct)
Emitting radiation constantly
Capable of being created and destroyed

What did Dalton propose about the mass and chemical properties of atoms of a given element?

They change over time
They are unrelated to each other
They vary continuously
They are identical (correct)

According to Dalton, how do atoms combine to form compounds?

In the ratio of prime numbers
In an arbitrary ratio
In an infinite variety of ratios
In the ratio of small whole numbers (correct)

What did Dalton propose about the creation and destruction of atoms in a chemical reaction?

<p>Atoms cannot be created or destroyed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Dalton, what is the nature of matter?

<p>Made of very tiny particles called atoms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Atom's nature

Atoms are tiny, indivisible particles.

Identical atoms

Atoms of the same element have the same mass and properties.

Atomic combination

Atoms combine in whole-number ratios to form compounds.

Atomic indestructibility

Atoms cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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Matter's fundamental unit

Matter is made up of atoms.

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