dalton
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The atomic mass unitThe atomic mass unit
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» John Dalton created the Atomic Theory.
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- English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
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3 sentencesJohn Dalton created the Atomic Theory.
John Dalton was the creator of the atomic theory.
Because he was color-blind, Dalton's eyes were not like those of most people.
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Named after the chemist John Dalton.Named after the chemist John Dalton.
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- English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844):John Dalton