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CHM 101 General Chemistry Objective Question

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Dalton based his atomic theory on which laws?
Options
A Law of gravity and law of motion
B Law of conservation of mass and law of constant composition (definite proportion)
Correct Answer
C Law of thermodynamics and gas laws
D Law of periodicity and law of octaves
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dalton based his theory on the law of conservation of mass and the law of constant composition (law of definite proportion).

Hint

The notes specify which laws supported Dalton's theory.

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