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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The idea that atoms of the same elements are exactly alike and atoms of different elements are different was proposed by......?
Options
A Aristotle
B Democritus
C Dalton
Correct Answer
D Thompson
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

John Dalton's atomic theory (early 1800s) stated that all atoms of a given element are identical in mass and properties, and atoms of different elements differ.

Hint

Dalton is known for the first modern atomic theory.

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