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Which subatomic particles were discovered towards the end of the nineteenth century?

  • Neutrons, positrons, and photons
  • Electrons, protons, and neutrons (correct)
  • Elephants, giraffes, and lions
  • Atoms, molecules, and compounds

What did Dalton's atomic theory propose about the atom?

  • It is the smallest indivisible constituent of all matter. (correct)
  • It is made up of electrons, protons, and neutrons.
  • It can explain the law of conservation of energy.
  • It discovered the law of multiple proportions.

What is the charge of electrons?

  • Positive
  • Variable
  • Negative (correct)
  • Neutral

Which particle is uncharged in nature?

<p>Neutrons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did experiments towards the end of the nineteenth century show about Dalton's atom?

<p>It is made up of even smaller particles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Dalton's atomic theory propose regarding the atom's divisibility?

<p>The atom is indivisible and the smallest constituent of matter. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subatomic particles were discovered towards the end of the nineteenth century?

<p>Electrons, protons, and neutrons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the charges of electrons, protons, and neutrons, respectively?

<p>Negative, positive, negative (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did experiments in the nineteenth century challenge Dalton's atomic theory?

<p>By proving that atoms can be divided into smaller particles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it said that an atom is not the smallest indivisible particle of matter according to the text?

<p>Because atoms are divisible into electrons, protons, and neutrons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Subatomic Particles and Dalton's Atomic Theory

  • Towards the end of the 19th century, electrons, protons, and neutrons were discovered as subatomic particles.

Dalton's Atomic Theory

  • Proposed that atoms are indivisible and cannot be created or destroyed.
  • Implied that atoms are the smallest units of matter.

Charges of Subatomic Particles

  • Electrons have a negative charge.
  • Protons have a positive charge.
  • Neutrons are uncharged in nature.

Challenges to Dalton's Atomic Theory

  • Experiments towards the end of the 19th century showed that atoms are not indivisible and can be broken down into smaller subatomic particles.
  • Challenged Dalton's proposal that atoms are indivisible and cannot be broken down further.

Limitations of Dalton's Atomic Theory

  • Atoms are not the smallest indivisible particles of matter, as they can be broken down into subatomic particles like electrons, protons, and neutrons.

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