Which of the following statements is FALSE according to Dalton's Atomic Theory? A) An atom of nitrogen can be broken down into smaller particles that will still have the unique properties of nitrogen.

B) Atoms combine in simple whole number ratios to form compounds.

C) One carbon atom will combine with one oxygen atom to form a molecule of carbon monoxide.

D) All atoms of chlorine have identical properties that distinguish them from other elements.

E) Atoms of sodium do not change into another element during chemical reaction with chlorine.

A) An atom of nitrogen can be broken down into smaller particles that will still have the unique properties of nitrogen.

Explanation:

Which of the following statements is FALSE according to Dalton's Atomic Theory?

A) An atom of nitrogen can be broken down into smaller particles that will still have the unique properties of nitrogen. FALSE. An atom cannot be broken down and keep their properties.

B) Atoms combine in simple whole number ratios to form compounds. TRUE. This is true according to the Law of Multiple Proportions.

C) One carbon atom will combine with one oxygen atom to form a molecule of carbon monoxide. TRUE. This is not considered true anymore. Now we know that 2 molecules of carbon combine with 1 molecule of oxygen to form 2 molecules of carbon monoxide.

D) All atoms of chlorine have identical properties that distinguish them from other elements. TRUE. Atoms of the same element are identical to each other and different from those of other elements.

E) Atoms of sodium do not change into another element during chemical reaction with chlorine. TRUE. This is known as the law of conservation of the elements.