Explain Dalton's atomic theory?
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According to Dalton’s atomic theory, all matter, whether an element, a compound or a mixture is composed of small particles called atoms. The postulates of this theory may be stated as follows:
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All matter is made up of very tiny particles. These particles are called atoms.
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An atom cannot be divided further i.e., atoms are indivisible.
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Atoms can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
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All atoms of an element are identical in all respects, including the mass, chemical properties, etc.
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Atoms of different elements have different masses and chemical properties.
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Atoms of different elements combine in small whole number ratios to form compounds.
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In a given compound, the relative number and types of atoms are constant.
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