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9 May, 17:56

Which statements are inconsistent with dalton's atomic theory as it was originally stated?

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  1. 9 May, 19:07
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    Missing question:

    A. All carbon atoms are identical.

    B. An oxygen atom combines with 1.5 hydrogen atoms to form a water molecule.

    C. Two oxygen atoms combine with a carbon atom to form a carbon dioxide molecule.

    D. The formation of a compound often involves the destruction of one or more atoms.

    Answer is: B and D.

    A is correct because Daltan stated: All atoms of a given element have the same mass and other properties that distinguish them from the atoms of other elements.

    C is correct because atoms combine in simple, whole - number ratios to form compounds, B is incorrect because ratio is not simple, whole number.

    D is incorrect because according to Dalton. atoms can't be created or destroyed.
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