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Atoms and Molecules

Jharkhand Board · Class 9 · Science

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Historical Background and Laws of Chemical Combination

  • Ancient Indian philosopher Maharishi Kanad (500 BC) proposed the concept of 'Parmanu' - smallest indivisible particles
  • Greek philosophers Democritus and Leucippus called indivisible particles 'atoms' (meaning indivisible)
  • Antoine Lavoisier established the foundation of chemical sciences through experimental work
2

Dalton's Atomic Theory

  • John Dalton (1766-1844) provided the first scientific atomic theory
  • Theory explained both laws of chemical combination through atomic concepts
  • Six main postulates form the foundation of atomic theory
3

Atoms - Structure and Properties

  • Atoms are extremely small - millions stacked would be as thick as paper
  • Atomic radius measured in nanometers (1 nm = 10⁻⁹ m)
  • Each element has unique symbols following IUPAC conventions
4

Molecules and Their Types

  • Molecules are groups of two or more atoms bonded together
  • Can be formed from same element atoms or different element atoms
  • Atomicity refers to number of atoms in a molecule

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Two fundamental laws govern chemical reactionsJohn Dalton proposed that all matterAtoms are extremely small particles (radiusMolecules are groups of atoms heldIons are charged particles formed when

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