Question

1. read the following ideas about atoms published by john dalton in 1808. in the second column write “agree” if you think the statement still fits with the current model of the atom or “disagree” if you think that it does not fit. explain your choice. daltons postulates all matter is composed of tiny indivisible particles called atoms. all atoms of the same element are identical. all atoms of different elements are different.

Explanation:

1. All atoms of different elements are different - Agree. Different elements have distinct atoms.
2. All atoms of the same element are identical - Disagree. Isotopes exist.
3. All matter is composed of tiny indivisible particles called atoms - Disagree. Atoms have sub - structures.

Answer:

1. Agree. Different elements have unique atoms.
2. Disagree. Isotopes show atomic variation within an element.
3. Disagree. Atoms have protons, neutrons, electrons.