Ch-$$2$$ Stoichiometry and Dalton's Atomic Theory

Flashcards based on the lecture notes covering stoichiometry definitions and the specific postulates of Dalton's Atomic Theory.

What is the definition of stoichiometry as stated in the notes?

Calculation of Substances in a chemical reaction

Who put forward the scientific theory on the nature of matter in $1808$?

English physicist and Chemist John Daltar

In what year was Dalton's atomic theory put forward?

$$1808$$

According to Dalton's atomic theory, what constitutes all matter?

All matter was made up of small invisible particles known as atoms.

What does the first postulate of Dalton's atomic theory state about matter?

All matter is made up of small tiny indivisible particles called atom.

According to the second postulate of Dalton's atomic theory, what characterizes atoms of a specific element?

All atoms of a specific element are identical in mass, size and other properties

How do atoms of different elements compare according to the notes?

Atoms of different elements exhibit different properties and vary in mass and size

What is Dalton's postulate regarding the creation, destruction, and division of atoms?

Atoms can neither can be created nor destroyed and can not be divided into small particles.

How do atoms of different elements combine to form compounds according to the theory?

Atoms of different elements Can Combine with each eath other in fixed whole numbers ratios in order to form Compounds.

What actions can occur to atoms during a chemical change according to the final listed postulate?

Atoms can be rearranged, Combined or