Dalton's atomic theory
/ (ˈdɔːltənz) /
noun
chem
the theory that matter consists of indivisible particles called atoms and that atoms of a given element are all identical and can neither be created nor destroyed. Compounds are formed by combination of atoms in simple ratios to give compound atoms (molecules). The theory was the basis of modern chemistry
Word Origin for Dalton's atomic theory
C19: named after John
Dalton