Question

Merits of Dalton theory

Answer 1

Dalton's atomic theory proposed that all matterwas composed of atoms, indivisible and indestructible building blocks. While all atoms of an element were identical, different elements had atoms of differing size and mass.Dalton's atomic theory also stated that all compounds were composed of combinations of these atoms in defined ratios.Dalton also postulated that chemical reactionsresulted in the rearrangement of the reacting atoms.