Which of the Following Examples Is Consistent with the Postulates

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples is consistent with the postulates from Dalton's atomic theory? Hint: Be sure to keep the definitions of atoms and molecules straight!

A) The atoms in a sample of chlorine are similar to the atoms in a sample of elemental sulfur.
B) Matter consists of extremely tiny particles that are always either positively or negatively charged.
C) When water is formed from oxygen and hydrogen molecules, the atoms in water are grouped differently compared to the atoms in molecules of hydrogen and oxygen.
D) A sample of water contains hydrogen and oxygen atoms combined in two different ratios by mass.
E) There are eight different types of sulfur atoms in any naturally occurring sample of elemental sulfur.