Which among the following is not a postulate of Dalton’s atomic theory?
(a) Atoms cannot be created or destroyed.
(b) Atoms of different elements have different sizes, masses, and chemical properties.
(c) Atoms of the same elements can combine in only one ratio to produce more than one compound.
(d) Atoms are very tiny particles that cannot be divided further.


Correct Answer: (c) Atoms of the same elements can combine in only one ratio to produce more than one compound.
Explanation: Atoms of the same elements can combine in only one ratio to produce more than one compound is not a postulate of Dalton's atomic theory.

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