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Who first used the term 'atom' to describe particles that couldn't be broken down any further?
John Dalton
According to the particle model, which of the following statements is true?
Particles have mass
What did the ancient Greeks use the word 'atomos' to describe?
Particles that could not be divided up any further
According to the particle model, what happens to the particles when it is hotter?
Particles move faster
What did John Dalton and other chemists in the 17th century onwards develop?
The concept of the atom
Test your knowledge on the history and development of atomic theory, from the ancient Greeks to modern chemists. Explore the origins of the term 'atom' and the scientists who contributed to our understanding of these fundamental particles.
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