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In the early 1800s, John Dalton proposed an atomic theory that was based on experimental observations made by several scientists. Three concepts of Dalton's atomic theory are stated below.

Statement A: Atoms are indivisible and cannot be destroyed or broken down into smaller parts.

Statement B: Atoms of one element cannot be changed into atoms of another element.

Statement C: All atoms of one element have the same mass.

Explain, in terms of particles, why statement A is no longer accepted.

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Ayanna Fuentes

6 March, 13:07

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Adyson · Answer 1

Atoms are divisible and can be broken down into smaller particles. We know these particles as protons, neutrons and electrons.