Dalton's Atomic Theory

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What was the basis for Dalton's atomic theory?

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The law of conservation of mass and the law of constant composition

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According to Dalton's atomic theory, all matter is made of ________.

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Atoms

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Dalton proposed that all atoms of a given element are ________ in mass and properties.

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Identical

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What did Dalton propose about compounds?

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Compounds are combinations of two or more different types of atoms

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According to Dalton's atomic theory, a chemical reaction is ________. Options: The creation of new atoms, The destruction of atoms, The rearrangement of atoms, The conversion of atoms into energy

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The rearrangement of atoms

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What have we learned since Dalton proposed his theory? Options: Atoms are indivisible and solid spheres, Atoms are mostly made up of empty space, Atoms have no internal structure, Atoms are identical in mass and properties

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Atoms are mostly made up of empty space

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Which part of Dalton's atomic theory had to be modified based on the discovery of subatomic particles and isotopes?

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All atoms of a given element are identical in mass and properties

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Law of Conservation of Mass

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Matter is not created or destroyed in a closed system

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Law of Constant Composition

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A pure compound will always have the same proportion of the same elements

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What is the correct proportion of sodium and chlorine in table salt?

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