Dalton's Atomic Theory

Question 1

First Theory and is it true or false

Answer 1

All matter is made of tiny particles called
atoms; indivisible and indestructible units
False because atoms are destructable (Dalton believed that atoms were solid spheres)

Question 2

2nd theory, true or false?

Answer 2

All atoms of a given element are identical,
False because neutrons and electrons can vary

Question 3

Third theory, true or false

Answer 3

Atoms of a given element are different from
those of any other element.
True

Question 4

4th Theory, true or false

Answer 4

Atoms of one element can combine with
atoms of other elements to form compounds.
A given compound always has the same
relative number and type of atoms, true

Question 5

5th theory, true or false

Answer 5

Atoms are neither created nor destroyed in
chemical reactions, true. They are only created or destroyed in nuclear fusion or fission