Picture of Dalton’s Atomic Model

Are there any pictures of Dalton’s atomic model? I can’t seem to find any and am having a hard time drawing one. Thanks!
- Gina (age 13)
Rockland Middle School, MA USA

Dalton’s atomic theory proposed that there were atoms that were indivisible particles. The reason why you had a hard time finding a drawing is because he did not even think about the structure of the atoms. I found a site that might help you out.



Angela

(published on 10/22/2007)

what is the atomic model of dalton?
- zYrElLe (age 12)
Baguio, Philippines

John Dalton, 1766 – 1844, was an English chemist and physicist.  He is considered one of the foremost originators of the modern theory of atomic structure of compounds.  He postulated that atoms were the indivisible smallest parts of the various elements, such as hydrogen, oxygen, iron, etc, and that compound substances such as water and methane were made out of simple combinations of these various atoms.   He made many experiments showing the plausibility of this hypothesis.    See:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dalton

LeeH

(published on 07/21/2009)