Which statements are inconsistent with Dalton's atomic theory as it was originally stated? Explain your answers.
(a) All carbon atoms are identical.
(b) Helium atoms can be split into two hydrogen atoms.
(c) An oxygen atom combines with 1.5 hydrogen atoms to form water molecules.
(d) Two oxygen atoms combine with a carbon atom to form carbon dioxide molecules.
Solution 27P
Dalton’s theory is based on four postulates.These are as follows.
Each element is composed of small atoms which are indivisible and indestructible.All atoms of each element is identical.Atoms are neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction. This is indicated that atoms of one element can not be changed to atoms of another element by reaction.Compounds are formed when atoms of more than one element combine.(a) All carbon atoms are identical.
This is consistent with Dalton’s atomic theory. It states that atoms of one element is identical.
(b) Helium atoms can be split into two hydrogen atoms.
Theoretically it is yes. He can be split into four H atoms.
He4----> 4 H1
But according to Dalton’s atomic theory, atoms are neither created...
