Question

n the 1800s, one of the statements in John Dalton's atomic theory was that atoms are indivisible. Later experimental evidence led to the discovery of subatomic particles such as neutrons, electrons, and protons. What happened to the indivisible atom part of Dalton's atomic theory, and why?

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Answer:

Drawbacks of Dalton's Atomic Theory

The indivisibility of an atom was proved wrong: an atom can be further subdivided into protons, neutrons and electrons. However an atom is the smallest particle that takes part in chemical reactions. According to Dalton, the atoms of same element are similar in all respects.