Question

The model on the right looks bumpy, but when you break a large salt crystal in two, the edges of the split often look straight and feel smooth. Is there a problem with the model?

Answer 1

There is no problem with the model formed by atoms as solid spheres for macroscopic measurements because the atoms are extremely small.

What is Dalton's atomic model?

This was formulated in 1808 and states that atoms with spheres cannot be divided. It also states that solids are formed by contact between the spheres and chemical compounds from joining of atoms of two or more elements.

The size of the atoms in the form of sphere is very small as it is known that it is of the order of 10⁻⁹ m, therefore, having a macroscopic crystal more than 10⁻⁶ m in length which is why the model of the atom as solid spheres for macroscopic measurements has no problem.

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