Five wooden molecular model balls
- Made:
- circa 1810 in Manchester
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Molecular model formed of five wooden balls, made by Peter Ewart of Manchester, c.1810.
John Dalton used these wooden models to demonstrate his pioneering atomic theory, c, 1810-1842.
Dalton proposed that everything is made up of tiny particles called atoms. Atoms form the elements, the building blocks of all matter. Dalton said that all atoms of an element are identical and unique to that element.
He suggested that atoms can be told apart by their different weights. Dalton also said that atoms from different elements stick together to form compounds.
Dalton was a member, and presented his ideas at, the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society ("lit & Phil"), 36 George Street, Manchester.
Details
- Category:
- Scientific Instruments & Research
- Object Number:
- Y1997.6.53
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
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3 joined spheres total: 89 mm x 88 mm, 29 mm,
large detached sphere: 39 mm 35.6 mm,
large end sphere of 3 joined: 35.6 mm,
middle sphere of 3 joined: 35.6 mm,
small detached sphere: 24.8 mm,
small end sphere of 3 joined: 24.8 mm,
- type:
- molecular model
- credit:
- Gift of Manchester Literary & Philosophical Society
