According to john dalton’s observations, when elements combine in a compound, a. the ratio of their masses is always the same. b. each element contributes an equal number of atoms. c. their volumes are always equal. d. their masses are always equal.

Explanation:

c (diamond),

sio2 (quartz)

each chemical family is represented as a group or column on the periodic table. based on chemical properties, there are 6 types of chemical families. group 1 represents alkali metals, group 2 represents alkaline earth metals, groups 3 to 12 represent transition metals, groups 13 to 16 represent non-metals and other metals, group 17 represents halogens and group 18 represents noble gases.