Multiple ChoiceDalton used the lightest element as his standard for atomic mass. What is this element?658views5rank
Textbook QuestionA 1.0-g sample of carbon dioxide (CO2) is fully decomposed into its elements, yielding 0.273 g of carbon and 0.727 g of oxygen. If a sample of a different compound decomposes into 0.429 g of carbon and 0.571 g of oxygen, what is its ratio of the mass of O to C? (c) According to Dalton's atomic theory, what is the empirical formula of the second compound?1982views
Textbook QuestionA chemist finds that 30.82 g of nitrogen will react with 17.60, 35.20, 70.40, or 88.00 g of oxygen to form four different compounds. (b) How do the numbers in part (a) support Dalton's atomic theory?887views
Textbook QuestionWhich statements are consistent with Dalton's atomic theory as it was originally stated? Why? a. Sulfur and oxygen atoms have the same mass. b. All cobalt atoms are identical. c. Potassium and chlorine atoms combine in a 1:1 ratio to form potassium chloride. d. Lead atoms can be converted into gold.1201views
Textbook QuestionWhich statements are inconsistent with Dalton's atomic theory as it was originally stated? Why? a. All carbon atoms are identical. b. An oxygen atom combines with 1.5 hydrogen atoms to form a water molecule. c. Two oxygen atoms combine with a carbon atom to form a carbon dioxide molecule. d. The formation of a compound often involves the destruction of one or more atoms.1704views
Textbook QuestionHow does Dalton's atomic theory account for the law of mass conservation and the law of definite proportions?538views
Open QuestionWho described atoms as small spheres that could not be divided into anything smaller?197views
Open QuestionWhat experimental evidence led to the development of the current atomic model from the previous one?155views
Open QuestionThe smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element is a(n)156views
Open QuestionWhich of the following most accurately represents John Dalton's model of the atom?165views
Open QuestionThe chemical combination of two or more atoms of different elements produces a(n) _____.181views
Open QuestionModern atomic theory states that atoms are neutral. How is this neutrality achieved in atoms?161views
Open QuestionA(n) ________________________ is a substance that is made from atoms of different elements.152views
Open QuestionWhat is the smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of that element?146views
Open QuestionWhat is the smallest unit of an element that still maintains the properties of that element?153views
Open QuestionThe smallest particle an element can be broken down into and still be the same element.140views
Open QuestionWhat is the smallest part of an element that still retains properties of that element?146views
Open QuestionWhat can form as a result of a chemical reaction? compounds isotopes alpha particles beta particles131views
Open QuestionBased on what you learned about atoms, select all of the correct statements from the following list.122views
Open QuestionWhat is the smallest unit of an element that still maintains the properties of that element?148views
Open QuestionWhat is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element?145views