Question

What are the postulates of Dalton's Atomic Theory?

Answer 1

Postulates. All matter consists of indivisible particles called atoms. Atoms of the same element are similar in shape and mass, but differ from the atoms of other elements. Atoms of different elements may combine with each other in a fixed, simple, whole number ratios to form compound atoms.

Answer 2

1. All the matter is made up of very small particles called 'atoms'

2. Atoms cannot be divided.

3. Atoms can neither be created nor be destroyed.

4. Atoms are of various types.

5. Atoms of different elements differ in mass, size, and chemical properties.