Question

Which statement is true according to Dalton’s theory?

a.
Atoms of different elements can join to form larger atoms.
b.
Atoms can be subdivided into smaller particles.
c.
Atoms of the same element differ in electric charge.
d.
Atoms of the same element are exactly alike.

Answer 1

a) - this is false: atoms are indivisible according to his theory
b) - this is false: just as in the previous point, the reason is that atoms are indivisible according to his theory
c) no, not true
d) - this is true: atoms of the same element are identical according to the theory