Which statement belongs to Dalton’s atomic theory?

Question

Atoms have a massive, positively charged center.
Atoms cannot be created or destroyed.
Atoms can be broken down into smaller pieces.
Electrons are located in energy levels outside of the nucleus.

Answer 1

The statement that belongs to Dalton’s atomic theory is:

Atoms cannot be created or destroyed.

Dalton's atomic theory, formulated in the early 19th century, includes several key postulates, one of which states that atoms are indivisible and cannot be created or destroyed in chemical reactions. The other statements refer to concepts that were developed later in the understanding of atomic structure.