Pre-reading tasks

1. Have you ever heard about John Dalton, Heinrich Geissler, William Crookes?

2. Can you recollect what they are famous for? What contributions to science did they make?

3. In your opinion, why did scientists of the 19th century show interest in atomic theory? Explain your viewpoint.

4. Name the achievements of the 19th century that helped to improve (or modernize) atomic theory.