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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Who proposed the first atomic theory based on the idea that atoms are indivisible particles?
Options
A J.J. Thomson
B John Dalton
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C Ernest Rutherford
D Niels Bohr
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

John Dalton proposed the first modern atomic theory in the early 1800s, which stated that atoms are indivisible and indestructible particles.

Hint

Think of the scientist credited with the first experimental-based atomic theory.

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