Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 2 - Sections 2.1-2.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 80: 40d

Answer

This is inconsistent with Daltons postulate #1 stating that atoms cannot be created or destroyed.

Work Step by Step

To create molecules, whole number ratios of atoms will combine with another elements atoms. There is no destroying or creating atoms.
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