Which postulate of Dalton's atomic theory can explain the law of definite proportions?

  • A
    Atoms are indivisible particles.
  • B
    The relative number and kinds of atoms are constant in a given compound.
  • C
    Atoms of a given element have identical mass and chemical properties.
  • D
    Atoms can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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