John Dalton

 John Dalton

John Dalton was a Christian individual that was a part of the Quakers. We learn that John Dalton was able to understand specific knowledge of atoms. We learn from Chemistry about the manner that elements are composed of atoms and have specific structures. Referring to the periodic table of the elements, we can learn that each element is different and has different specific qualities including differences in protons, neutrons, and electrons. John Dalton was able to discover that elements are made up of atoms.

This is impressive because atoms and specific knowledge of Chemistry concerns information that would be difficult to observe. We learn that he was able to understand how elements are made up of atoms and gave understanding about the composition of elements. In Chemistry, we learn that specific elements can form compounds and lead to chemical reactions. We learn that science can help us understand the importance of learning and being able to remain responsible practicing integrity. We learn that Chemistry can be applied to create helpful medications, study the benefits of nutrition, and avoid illicit substances (poisons) that are not needed.

Another important distinction about John Dalton was that he was color blind. John Dalton could not distinguish between specific colors due to a genetic predisposition that prevented specific colors from being observed. There was a story describing how John Dalton once thought that he was wearing the traditional color black to go to church as it was accustomed by the Quakers. Upon arriving to church, the individuals looked at him funny since he had instead worn a bright colored shirt that was not black. John Dalton could not understand how he could not have chosen a different shirt color and it was noted later that he was color blind.

The condition of being color blind or daltonism causes individuals to not be able to see specific colors from the red, green, and blue spectrum. In his time, there were theories of how color blindness happens. After multiple studies, we are able to understand that color blindness is a genetic trait that is a recessive trait, yet can affect individuals. Being a recessive trait, it only affects individuals who have parents with the recessive trait of color blindness. This was noted from the fact that John Dalton's brother also had color blindness.