Which of the following statements is NOT a part of John Dalton's atomic theory?

Electrons move in specific orbits around the nucleus of an atom.

All elements are composed of atoms that cannot be divided.

All atoms of the same element are exactly alike and have the same mass.

Every compound is composed of atoms of different elements, combined in a specific ratio.

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Peyton Gallagher

14 April, 07:15

Which of the following statements is NOT a part of John Dalton's atomic theory?

Electrons move in specific orbits around the nucleus of an atom.

All elements are composed of atoms that cannot be divided.

All atoms of the same element are exactly alike and have the same mass.

Every compound is composed of atoms of different elements, combined in a specific ratio.

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Allan Arnold · Answer 1

The statement that is NOT a part of John Dalton's atomic theory Electrons move in specific orbits around the nucleus of an atom. The statements ‘All elements are composed of atoms that cannot be divided’, ‘All atoms of the same element are exactly alike and have the same mass’ and ‘Every compound is composed of atoms of different elements, combined in a specific ratio’ are not his theory.