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Theory that formed the basis of our current understanding of atoms and molecules.
 
Theory that formed the basis of our current understanding of atoms and molecules.
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Assumptions:
 
Assumptions:
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1. All elements are composed of small, indivisible particles called "atoms."
 
1. All elements are composed of small, indivisible particles called "atoms."
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2. All atoms of the same element have exactly the same properties.
 
2. All atoms of the same element have exactly the same properties.
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3. Atoms of different elements have different properties.
 
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>
 
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>
    
==References==
 
==References==
 
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