]John Dalton's atomic theory is considered to be the first truly scientific theory of the atom. What aspect of Dalton's research was missing from early theories?

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anonymous · Answer

experimentation and examination of the results

 effective technology in the form of microscopes

 appropriate mathematical formulas for testing

 a community of scientists capable of reviewing his work

jfraser · Answer

what were some of the early theories about atoms?

compare those early theories with dalton's theories and find out which piece was missing

anonymous · Answer

i did and would it be the second choice?

jfraser · Answer

lots of solid theories don't reaquire the use of microscopes. dalton's work was primarily based on studying gases, not using microscopes

anonymous · Answer

What would you say the answer is? :)

jfraser · Answer

i'd say it's not my question to answer ;-)

anonymous · Answer

My daddy will kill me if i fail this test :( please boo?

jfraser · Answer

who came up with the most popular atomic theory prior to dalton? do you know that one?