Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 4 - Atoms and Elements - Exercises - Problems - Page 120: 27

Answer

B. is inconsistent. Dalton believed that atoms are indivisible and are the smallest possible parts of a substance.

Work Step by Step

C is also inconsistent. Dalton believed that atoms combine in whole number ratios to form compounds.
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