Dalton's Atomic Theory Flashcards
1
Q
atom is called ________ at time of ________
A
a-tomio (indivisible)
Democritus
2
Q
main points of dalton’s atomic theory
A
matter is made up of extremely small and indivisible particles called atoms
atoms of a given element are identical in all respects
atoms of different elements are different in all respects
atoms of different elements may combine with each other in a fixed, simple, whole number ratio to form compounds
atoms can neither be created nor be destroyed in a chemical reaction