Practice - John Dalton (1803) – Dalton’s Atomic Theory
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What is an atom?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes up everything around us.
Who proposed the atomic theory?
💡 Hint: Consider a scientist from the early 1900s.
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Who is credited with the first scientific theory of atoms?
💡 Hint: Think of early scientists who studied the composition of matter.
True or False: Dalton claimed that all atoms of a given element are identical.
💡 Hint: Refer back to what Dalton believed about atoms of the same element.
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Explain how Dalton’s theory set the stage for the development of modern chemistry. Discuss the implications of identifying indivisible nature and fixed ratios.
💡 Hint: Consider how modern chemistry relies on Dalton's ideas to describe reactions.
Identify and discuss two major limitations of Dalton's atomic theory and their significance on the understanding of atomic structure.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the advancements in atomic theory that followed Dalton's contributions.
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