Which of the following statements is/are consistent with Dalton's atomic theory?
I. The atoms in a given sample of an element do not share any common properties.
II. Matter consists of particles called atoms.
III. In chemical reactions, atoms merely rearrange and do not disintegrate.

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Dalton's atomic theory states that matter is composed of small indivisible particles called atoms (II), and in chemical reactions, atoms are rearranged but not destroyed or changed into other atoms (III). Statement I is incorrect as atoms of a given element share common properties.

Which of the Following Statements Is/are Consistent with Dalton's Atomic