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CHM 101 General Chemistry Objective Question

Question

According to Dalton's Atomic Theory, in what ratios do atoms of different elements combine to form chemical compounds?
Options
A Complex fractional ratios
B Simple whole number ratios
Correct Answer
C Random ratios
D Equal ratios only
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dalton proposed that atoms of different elements combine in simple whole number ratios to form chemical compounds.

Hint

The fourth point of Dalton's theory addresses this.

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