Atomic Theory

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According to John Dalton's Atomic Theory, which of the following statements is correct?

  • Atoms have the same chemical characteristics
  • Atoms are the smallest particles of matter
  • All matter is composed of atoms (correct)
  • Atoms of different elements are identical

Who was the Greek philosopher that first proposed the idea of atoms?

  • Aristotle
  • Socrates
  • Democritus (correct)
  • John Dalton

Why was Democritus' idea about atoms not accepted by the community?

  • He could not provide factual basis to his claims (correct)
  • His idea contradicted the beliefs of the time
  • His idea was purely based on philosophical reasoning
  • He did not have enough evidence to support his claims

What did John Dalton define as the smallest particle of an element?

<p>Atom (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the accumulation of empirical evidence and experimental analyses on elements and compounds fuel the search for?

<p>The composition of matter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Democritus' idea about atoms not accepted by the community?

<p>Because he did not have experimental evidence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did John Dalton define as the smallest particle of an element?

<p>Atom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to John Dalton's Atomic Theory, which of the following statements is correct?

<p>Atoms of different elements have different properties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Greek philosopher that first proposed the idea of atoms?

<p>Democritus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the accumulation of empirical evidence and experimental analyses on elements and compounds fuel the search for?

<p>The search for the building blocks of matter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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