Which statement below is also true of the rearrangement of atoms according to Dalton's atomic theory?

• A. Atoms lose their identity and become indistinguishable after rearrangement.
• B. Atoms of one element can change into atoms of another element during chemical reactions.
• C. Atoms are neither created nor destroyed during chemical reactions.
• D. Atoms can be converted into energy during chemical reactions.

Answer: (C)

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1. Recall Dalton's atomic theory, which states that atoms are indivisible and indestructible particles that retain their identity during chemical reactions.
2. Understand that according to Dalton, atoms are rearranged in chemical reactions but are neither created nor destroyed, meaning the total number of atoms remains constant.
3. Evaluate each statement in the problem by comparing it to Dalton's postulates: atoms do not lose their identity, do not change into atoms of other elements, and are not converted into energy during chemical reactions.
4. Identify that the statement 'Atoms are neither created nor destroyed during chemical reactions' aligns with Dalton's law of conservation of matter and his atomic theory.
5. Conclude that the correct statement reflects the principle that chemical reactions involve rearrangement of atoms without changing their fundamental nature or quantity.