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Dalton's atomic theory says that atoms are indivisible. Is this statement still valid ? Give reasons for your answer.
Solution
Dalton’s atomic theory states that atoms are indivisible. This statement is not valid as, atoms can be further divided into electrons, protons and neutrons. This is one of the major drawbacks of Dalton’s atomic theory of matter.
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