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| − | Theory that formed the basis of our current understanding of atoms and molecules. | + | '''Dalton's Atomic Theory''' is the theory that formed the basis of our current understanding of atoms and molecules. |
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| | + | ==Assumptions== |
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| − | Assumptions:
| + | # All elements are composed of small, indivisible particles called "atoms." |
| − | | + | # All atoms of the same element have exactly the same properties. |
| − | 1. All elements are composed of small, indivisible particles called "atoms."
| + | # Atoms of different elements have different properties. |
| − | | + | # Compounds are formed when atoms are joined together. Since atoms are indivisible, they can only join together in simple, whole number ratios.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> |
| − | 2. All atoms of the same element have exactly the same properties.
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| − | 3. Atoms of different elements have different properties.
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| − | 4. Compounds are formed when atoms are joined together. Since atoms are indivisible, they can only join together in simple, whole number ratios.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>
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| | ==References== | | ==References== |