Which of the following is not explained by Dalton's atomic theory?
A)conservation of mass during a chemical reaction
B)the existence of more than one isotope of an element
C)the law of definite proportions
D)the law of multiple proportions

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Dalton's atomic theory did not explain the existence of more than one isotope of an element, as this concept was not discovered until much later with the development of technology such as mass spectrometry. However, Dalton's theory did explain the conservation of mass during a chemical reaction, the law of definite proportions, and the law of multiple proportions.

Which of the Following Is Not Explained by Dalton's Atomic