Chem Q's

p.129 questions 33-44

33. Which of these statements would John Dalton have agreed in the early 1800s? For each explanation, explain why or why not.
A. Atoms are the smallest particles of matter. Yes, he states that atoms are the smallest part of living matter.
B.The mass of an iron atom is different from a copper atom. Yes, the atoms of any one element are different from those of any other element.
C. Every atom of silver is identical to every other atom of silver. Yes, Atoms of the same element are identical.
D. A compound is composed of atoms of two or more different elements. Yes, atoms of different elements can physically mix together or chemically combine with each other im simple whole-number ratios to form compounds.
34. What experimental evidence did Thomson have for each statement?
A. Electrons have a negative charge. Thomson set up a beam to where when he held something ne...