2. Atoms & Elements
Atomic Theory
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ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
No, carbon to oxygen mas ratio should be fixed.
B
Yes, the weights of one carbon that combine with a fixed weight of oxygen are in a ratio of small whole numbers.
C
Cannot be determined
Identify if the given scenario supports Dalton's atomic theory and briefly explain why.
It was determined in an experiment that a 32.31 g sample of carbon will react with 43.04 g, 86.08 g, 129.12 g, or 172.16 g of oxygen to make different compounds.