Question

Give one major drawback of Dalton's atomic theory of matter. Dalton's atomic theory says that atoms are indivisible. Is this statement still valid? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer 1

Explanation:

According to Dalton's atomic theory, matter is indivisible, i.e., which cannot be divided. But now it is known that under special circumstances, atoms can be divided into still smaller particles called electrons, protons and neutrons.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

According to Dalton's atomic theory, matter is indivisible, i.e., which cannot be divided. But now it is known that under special circumstances, atoms can be divided into still smaller particles called electrons, protons and neutrons.