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Interpretation:
The statements which are consistent with John Dalton’s atomic theory are be identified.
Concept Introduction: John Dalton’s theory was put forward to explain the structure of matter in terms of atoms and their properties. The postulates of John Dalton’s atomic theory are given below.
Each element is made up of very small indestructible particles called atoms.
The atoms of a given elements are identical.
Atoms combine in a whole number ratio with each other to form compounds.
Atoms of one element cannot be converted into the atoms of other element.
To determine: The statements which are consistent with John Dalton’s atomic theory.
Correct answer: The consistent statements are (b) and (c).
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