Atomic theory

principle · 1808 · Industrial Revolution

Matter is made of atoms (Dalton).

Where it is used

• Periodic table — is used in. A classification of atoms.
• Chemical reaction — is used in. A rearrangement of atoms.
• Kinetic theory — is used in. Molecules.

History: what it evolved from and what it influenced

• Electron — evolved into. The atom turned out to be divisible.
• Atomic nucleus — evolved into. The structure of the atom.

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