All of the following are assumptions presented by Dalton's atomic theory except that

Question

Question 11 options:

A)

atoms don't break into pieces even during chemical reactions.

B)

all matter consists of atoms.

C)

all atoms of different elements are alike in size, shape, and weight.

D)

atoms combine with other atoms.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C) all atoms of different elements are alike in size, shape, and weight.

Dalton's atomic theory states that atoms of different elements are different in properties, including size, shape, and weight. This option contradicts one of the core principles of Dalton's theory.