DALTONS ATOMIC THEORY

The concepts put forward by John Dalton regarding the composition of matter are known as Daltons
atomic theory. Its important points are as follows.
(a) Every matter is composed of very minute particles, called atoms that take part in chemical reactions.
(b) Atoms cannot be further subdivided.
(c) The atoms of different elements differ from each other in their properties and masses, while the
atoms of the same element are identical in all respects.
(d) The atoms of different elements can combine in simple ratio to form compounds. The masses of
combining elements represent the masses of combining atoms.
(e) Atom can neither be created nor destroyed