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What are main postulates of Dalton’s atomic theory?

What are main postulates of Dalton’s
atomic theory?

The are main postulates of Dalton’s atomic theory are: 

1. All matters are composed of extremely small, and discrete particles called atoms.

2. Atom is indestructible/ indivisible and do not undergo any division during a chemical reaction. 
(principle of indestructability of matter)

3. Atoms of same elements are always identical in shape, size and mass and differ from atoms of other elements in the same. 

4. Atoms always combine in simple whole number ratio to form a molecule (then called as compound atom)

5. The properties of elements are due to the properties of the respective atoms. 

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