Question

Which scientist is credited with developing the first scientific atomic theory?

Answer 1

Dalton was the first scientist to create an atomic theory but he wasn't given any credit. J.J Thompson was credited for his theory (apple pudding)

Answer 2

John Dalton

Step-by-step explanation:

John Dalton was the first scientist to give the atomic theory. According to Dalton:

• All substance is made up of atoms and atoms are indivisible.
• All atoms of an element have the same mass.
• A compound is formed by the combination of different atoms from different elements.
• A chemical reaction is the rearrangement of atoms.