Why is Dalton credited with proposing the first atomic theory if Democritus was talking about atoms almost 2,200 years earlier?

ps. i already know what he did but i just need to know why he is credited for being the first

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Chemistry

Marcos Horne

13 October, 05:30

Why is Dalton credited with proposing the first atomic theory if Democritus was talking about atoms almost 2,200 years earlier?

ps. i already know what he did but i just need to know why he is credited for being the first

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Lillianna Mercer · Answer 1

I just had this question and I got it wrong but here's what is says to put:

-Democritus' ideas were not supported by evidence.

-Dalton's theory was the first scientific theory because it relied on scientific investigative processes.

-Dalton's theory was supported by evidence and repeated investigation

Damon Zavala · Answer 2

He was the the first to have a theory and and an explaination to prove it.

Why is Dalton credited with proposing the first atomic theory if Democritus was talking about atoms almost 2,200 years earlier?ps. i already know what he did but i just need to know why he is credited for being the first

Why is Dalton credited with proposing the first atomic theory if Democritus was talking about atoms almost 2,200 years earlier?

ps. i already know what he did but i just need to know why he is credited for being the first