(a) State the various postulates of Dalton's atomic theory of matter.
(b) Which postulate of Dalton's atomic theory can explain the law of conservation of mass ?
(c ) Which postulate of Dalton's atomic theory can explain the law of constant proportions ?

Explanation

According to dalton's atomic theory
(1) The smallest constituents of element are atoms
(2) atoms of one element are identical but differ from those of other elements
(3) A small no. of atoms of each element combine to form a molecule of a compound.