John Dalton (sep 6, 1766 – jul 27, 1844)

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- He was born on September 6, 1766, in Eaglesfield, Cumbria, United Kingdom, and died on July 27, 1844, in Manchester, United Kingdom.
- He created the atomic theory and found that elements are made from small particles called Atoms.
-He was awarded the Royal Medal.
- Based on Dalton's experiments, looking at the ratios in which elements combine in chemical reactions, he came up with the atomic theory which includes the following: 1. All elements are composed of tiny indivisible particles called atoms. 2. Atoms of the same element are identical. 3. Atoms of different elements can physically mix together or chemically combine with one another in whole number ratios to form compounds. 4. Chemical reactions happen when atoms are separated, joined, or rearranged. Chemical Reactions can’t change Atoms of one element to Atoms of another element.

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