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No, atomic theory dates back to the 4'th century BC, approxixmately 2500 years ago with the musings of a Greek philosopher, Democrates. We're still not quite certain whether or not it is correct, but it has hung in there for all these years (in various refinements), and no other theory has successfully replaced it.

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Did daltons atomic theory include the idea that all atoms of all elements are the same size?

No, Dalton's atomic theory did not include the idea that all atoms of all elements are the same size. Instead, he proposed that atoms of different elements have different sizes and weights.


Why did Dalton say that a chemical reaction is a rearrangement of atoms?

Dalton proposed that a chemical reaction is a rearrangement of atoms because he believed that in chemical reactions, atoms are not created or destroyed, but rather rearranged to form different compounds. This idea helped to explain how different elements combine to form new substances without changing the total number of atoms present.


Do chemical reactions produce new atoms?

No, chemical reactions do not produce new atoms. Atoms are rearranged in chemical reactions to form new substances, but the number of atoms remains constant before and after the reaction. This is known as the Law of Conservation of Mass.


What happens to the atoms of the starting substance during a chemical reaction?

During a chemical reaction, the atoms of the starting substance rearrange to form new substances. The atoms themselves are not created or destroyed, but they may bond in new combinations resulting in different molecules.


What is the relationship between Democritus and Dalton's atomic theory?

Democritus, an ancient Greek philosopher, first proposed the idea of atoms as indivisible particles. Dalton's atomic theory, developed in the 19th century, expanded on this concept by introducing the idea of atoms combining in specific ratios to form compounds. Dalton's theory built upon and refined Democritus' original idea of atoms, laying the foundation for modern atomic theory.