Interpretation : The possibility to convert atoms of one element into atoms of another by Dalton’s theory is to be explained.
Concept Introduction : John Dalton was the first to make the modern atomic discovery.
Answer to Problem 8LC
According to Dalton’s theory, it is not possible to convert atoms of one element into atoms of another.
Explanation of Solution
John Dalton was the first to make the modern atomic discovery.
Dalton used experimental methods to transform Democritus' ideas on atoms into a scientific theory.
He researched the ratios at which the elements combine during
Dalton developed theories and hypotheses to explain his observations.
Dalton's atomic theory is the name given to the outcome of his research.
The postulates of Dalton’s atomic theory are as follows:
- Atoms are the tiny, indivisible building blocks that make up all elements.
- Atoms are identical when it comes to the same element. Each element has unique atoms that are distinct from those of every other element.
- Compounds can be created by the chemical or physical mixing of atoms from various elements in whole-number ratios.
- Atoms can be linked, separated, or rearranged to form new combinations to produce chemical reactions. However, a chemical reaction never converts one element's atoms into those of another element.
According to Dalton’s theory, it is not possible to convert atoms of one element into atoms of another.
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