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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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| − | + | # All elements are composed of small, indivisible particles called "atoms." | |
| − | + | # All atoms of the same element have exactly the same properties. | |
| − | + | # 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> | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 03:51, July 13, 2007
Dalton's Atomic Theory is the theory that formed the basis of our current understanding of atoms and molecules.
Assumptions
- All elements are composed of small, indivisible particles called "atoms."
- All atoms of the same element have exactly the same properties.
- 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.[1]
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Chemistry. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998