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Who first used symbols to define the quantity of an atom of an element?
Who first used symbols to define the quantity of an atom of an element?
- John Dalton (correct)
- Jöns Jacob Berzelius
- Antoine Lavoisier
- Joseph L. Proust
Which scientist suggested symbolizing elements with one or two letters from their name?
Which scientist suggested symbolizing elements with one or two letters from their name?
- Jöns Jacob Berzelius (correct)
- Joseph L. Proust
- John Dalton
- Antoine Lavoisier
According to the atomic theory of Dalton, what are all matter composed of?
According to the atomic theory of Dalton, what are all matter composed of?
- Elements
- Atoms (correct)
- Compounds
- Molecules
Which law states that mass can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction?
Which law states that mass can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction?
According to the atomic theory of Dalton, what do atoms do in chemical reactions?
According to the atomic theory of Dalton, what do atoms do in chemical reactions?
Who postulated the idea of Parmanu as the smallest particles of matter?
Who postulated the idea of Parmanu as the smallest particles of matter?
What did Democritus name the indivisible particles obtained when matter is divided?
What did Democritus name the indivisible particles obtained when matter is divided?
Who elaborated the doctrine of Parmanu and its existence in combined form?
Who elaborated the doctrine of Parmanu and its existence in combined form?
When did scientists recognize the difference between elements and compounds?
When did scientists recognize the difference between elements and compounds?
Who laid the foundation of chemical sciences by establishing two important laws of chemical combination?
Who laid the foundation of chemical sciences by establishing two important laws of chemical combination?
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