Which postulates of Dalton's atomic theory can explain the Law of definite proportion?

All matter is made of very tiny particles called atoms.

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Atoms of a given element are identical in mass and chemical properties.

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Atoms are indivisible particles and cannot be created nor destroyed.

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The relative number and kind of atoms in a given compound remain constant.

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Solution

The correct option is D The relative number and kind of atoms in a given compound remain constant.
The law of definite proportion states that in compounds , the elements are always present in definite proportions by mass.

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Which of the following are true according to Dalton’s Atomic Theory?

(i) Atoms can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

(ii) Atoms of different elements have different masses and chemical properties.

(iii) Atoms can be broken down into smaller parts like Protons,Electons And Neutons .

(iv) Atoms of an element have variable chemical properties depending on the Chemical reactions

(v) The relative number and kinds of atoms vary in a given compound.

(vi) Atoms combine in the ratio of small whole numbers to form Compounds.

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