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According to Dalton's Atomic Theory, atoms are divisible particles and can be created in a chemical reaction.


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The correct option is B

False


Dalton's Atomic Theory was introduced by John Dalton in 1807. According to this theory, atoms are indivisible particles and cannot be created in a chemical reaction. Some other postulates of this theory are given below.

1. Atoms of the same element will be identical in properties, size and mass.

2. Atoms of different elements will have different properties and masses.

3. Atoms of two or more elements combine in a small ratio to form compounds.


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