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What did John Dalton mistakenly believe about chemical atoms?
They are indivisible
Who coined the term 'atom'?
Leucippus
When did atomic theory gain widespread acceptance in the scientific community?
19th century
Who believed that atoms were infinite in number, uncreated, and eternal?
Democritus
What did Democritus teach about atoms?
They are infinitely divisible
Test your knowledge of the history and concepts behind atomic theory, the scientific theory that matter is composed of particles called atoms. Learn about the development and acceptance of atomic theory in the scientific community.
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