10 Questions
Who proposed the atomic theory in 1804?
John Dalton
Where does the word 'atom' originate from?
Greek atomos meaning indivisible
What was John Dalton's contribution to atomic theory?
Suggested that matter is made of indivisible atoms
According to the atomic theory, what are atoms of a given element like?
Identical in size, mass, structure, and properties
What did Leucippus and Democritus propose about atoms?
Atoms have specific shape and size
What does the atomic theory propose about the composition of matter?
Matter is composed of extremely small and indivisible particles
In the context of the text, what do atoms do randomly in space?
Atoms move randomly around in space
'Atomos' in Greek means:
Indivisible
What materials are atoms made of?
Extremely small particles
Who suggested that all matter is composed of very tiny building block particles called atoms?
John Dalton
Test your knowledge on the classification of matter in chemistry. Understand how chemists solve problems related to different materials that make up our world. Explore the concept of grouping samples into categories based on their properties.
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