Exploring John Dalton's Atomic Theory

What is the first characteristic of John Dalton's atomic theory?

• All matter is made of indivisible, indestructible atoms.

• Compounds are formed by the same atoms.

• Atoms can be created and destroyed.

• Atoms of different elements are identical.

According to Dalton, what is true about atoms of the same element?

• They have different masses and properties.

• They are identical in mass and properties.

• They form compounds with the same atoms.

• They can be created and destroyed.

What does Dalton's theory state about the formation of compounds?

• Compounds cannot be formed.

• Compounds are formed by a combination of different atoms.

• Compounds are formed by a combination of the same atoms.

• Compounds are formed by destroying atoms.

What happens to atoms during a chemical reaction according to Dalton?

• Atoms are destroyed.

• Atoms are created.

• Atoms are rearranged.

• Atoms remain unchanged.

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In Dalton's theory, what is the nature of atoms in a chemical reaction?

• Atoms form new elements.

• Atoms are rearranged but not created or destroyed.

• Atoms are created and destroyed.

• Atoms are identical in all reactions.

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What does Dalton's theory suggest about the weight of atoms in a compound?

• Atoms lose weight when combined.

• Atoms do not combine by weight.

• Atoms combine in equal weights.

• Atoms combine in unequal weights.

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