Principles of Modern Chemistry
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Chapter 1, Problem 41AP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: The modifications required for four of the five original postulates of Dalton’s 1808 atomic theory of matter needs to be explained.
Concept Introduction: The major postulates of Dalton’s atomic theory are represented as follows:
- The atoms are the indivisible particles forming matter.
- For all the atoms of an element, the property such as mass is the same. For atoms of different elements, the masses are also different.
- Atoms can be combined in different ratios to form different compounds.
- Atoms can neither be created nor destroyed.
- Compounds are formed by a combination of atoms of different elements by a fixed ratio.
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Principles of Modern Chemistry
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