Determining the mass of an individual atom was challenging, so scientists determined relative atomic masses using chemical combinations and the compounds formed, as per Dalton’s theory.
Share
Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.
Determining the mass of an individual atom was challenging, so scientists determined relative atomic masses using chemical combinations and the compounds formed, as per Dalton’s theory.
Relative atomic masses were determined instead of individual atomic masses because comparing the masses of different elements directly was challenging. By expressing atomic masses relative to a standard (like carbon-12), scientists could establish a consistent and comparable scale for all elements.