Iron, an element with the chemical symbol Fe , is an important element. It is used to make steel and is part of the substance that transports oxygen throughout the human body. Which statement about Fe is supported by the modern atomic theory but not John Dalton’s theory?
Answer
A
Iron atoms combine with other atoms in whole number ratios to form compounds.
B
The electrons of iron have probable locations in a region of space around the nucleus.
C
Chemical reactions that involve iron do not create new atoms of iron.
D
The element iron is composed of small particles called atoms.