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Who is considered the father of atomic theory?

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John Dalton is considered the father of the atomic theory. In 1800s he had came up with 5 concepts regarding the atomic theory.

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Answer: John Dalton

Step-by-step explanation:

John Dalton is known as the Father of modern atomic theory. In The year 1803, he find out that all the atoms of the element are identical in mass and size.

He only gave the reason that elements were composed of many smaller atoms. This lead to the atomic theory of matter.

The smallest unit of the element, compound or any chemical compound is known as atom.

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