Daltonian Atomic Theory
The scientific theory that matter is composed of discrete units called atoms, with each element having its own unique atomic mass.
Core metadata
- ID: atomic_theory_daltonian
- Era: Industrial
- First known date: 1808 (exact)
- Region: Manchester, United Kingdom
- Review status: source_checked
- Maturity: N/A
Prerequisites
- Advanced Chemistry (advanced_chemistry)
- Mathematics (mathematics)
- Scientific Method (scientific_method)
Dependents
Fields
- None.
Node sources
- John Dalton - Atomic theory (Encyclopaedia Britannica, 2026, textbook) • Supports: node
Locator: Britannica describes Dalton's atomic theory and his claim that atoms of different elements vary in size and mass, the cardinal feature of his theory. - John Dalton (Encyclopaedia Britannica, 2026, textbook) • Supports: node
Locator: Britannica identifies Dalton's New System of Chemical Philosophy as the work associated with his atomic theory.
Prerequisite edge evidence
Edge/source evidence summary:
- Prerequisite edges: 3
- Average edge confidence: 68%
- Prerequisite sources: 3
- expert_inference: 3
| Prerequisite | Type | Confidence | Evidence level | Note | Sources |
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| Advanced Chemistry (advanced_chemistry) | enabling | 68% | expert_inference | Advanced Chemistry provides a capability that enables this technology without being the only possible path. |
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| Scientific Method (scientific_method) | enabling | 68% | expert_inference | Scientific Method provides a capability that enables this technology without being the only possible path. |
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| Mathematics (mathematics) | enabling | 68% | expert_inference | Mathematics provides a capability that enables this technology without being the only possible path. |
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