atomic theory

• Naturwissenschaftliche Theorie, nach der alle Materie aus kleinen, unteilbaren Teilchen namens Atomen besteht, die die grundlegenden Einheiten der chemischen Elemente sind und an chemischen Reaktionen teilnehmen. Historisch auch die philosophische Lehre vom Atomismus.

The scientific theory that all matter is composed of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms, which are the basic units of chemical elements and undergo chemical reactions.

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   The scientific theory that all matter is composed of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms, which are the basic units of chemical elements.

   Wissenschaftliches Modell der Materie

   • Dalton's atomic theory revolutionized chemistry in the early 19th century.
   • Modern atomic theory explains the structure of atoms with protons, neutrons, and electrons.
   • The atomic theory provides the foundation for understanding chemical reactions.