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Atomic structure and chemical bonding
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Module 1
The Atomic Hypothesis: Why Believe in Atoms?
1
Continuous vs. Discrete Matter: A Philosophical Divide
Articulate the philosophical distinction between continuous and discrete models of matter, and why this distinction matters.
The Law of Definite Proportions and Discrete Atoms
Explain how the law of definite proportions provides indirect evidence for discrete atoms.
3
Multiple Proportions and the Atomic Hypothesis
Analyze how the law of multiple proportions strengthens the atomic hypothesis through integer ratios.
4
Atoms: Real Entities or Useful Fictions in Dalton's Time?
Evaluate the epistemic status of atoms in Dalton's time—were they considered real entities or useful fictions?
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Discovering Subatomic Structure: The Indivisible Atom Breaks