DALTON’S ATOMIC THEORY 1803 Read each of the following postulates and determine whether each is True or False
POSTULATE #1 All matter is composed of extremely tiny indivisible particles called atoms.
POSTULATE #2 Atoms of a given element are identical in size, mass, and properties.
POSTULATE #3 Atoms of different elements differ in size, mass and properties.
POSTULATE #4 Atoms cannot be divided, created, or destroyed.
POSTULATE #5 Atoms combine in simple whole number ratios to form compounds.
POSTULATE #6 In reactions, atoms are combined, separated, and rearranged.
POSTULATE #7 Atoms cannot be changed from one to another, or created, or destroyed.