Question

what were the drawbacks of Dalton's atomic theory??? plz tell, I will give ur answer brainliest
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Answer 1

Answer:

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. However, atoms of some elements vary in their masses and densities. These atoms of different masses are called isotopes. For example, chlorine has two isotopes with mass numbers 35 and 37.

Dalton also claimed that atoms of different elements are different in all respects. This has been proven wrong in certain cases: argon and calcium atoms each have an atomic mass of 40 amu. These atoms are known as isobars.

According to Dalton, atoms of different elements combine in simple whole number ratios to form compounds. This is not observed in complex organic compounds like sugar (C12H22O11).

The theory fails to explain the existence of allotropes; it does not account for differences in properties of charcoal, graphite, diamond

These are the drawbacks of dalton's atomic theory

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Answer 2

These were the drawbacks of Dalton's atomic theory:

Explanation:

1. The atom can again be subdivided into protons electrons and neutrons.This contradicts the law that atom cannot be broken down further.
2. Atoms of some similar elements were found to be different in masses and densities.