Dalton Atomic Theory

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Dalton atomic theory

Dalton atomic theory was the first attempt to describe a matters on the basis of their atoms and properties

There are four parts of the theory

First part of theory says that all matter is made up of atoms which are indivisible.

Second part of the theory says that all atoms of a given element is identical in mass and properties.

Third part says all compounds are made up of two or more different type of atom.

Fourth part says that chemical reaction is rearrangement of atoms