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Who postulated the idea of Parmanu in ancient India?
Who postulated the idea of Parmanu in ancient India?
What did Democritus call the indivisible particles?
What did Democritus call the indivisible particles?
Who elaborated the doctrine of Parmanu in ancient India?
Who elaborated the doctrine of Parmanu in ancient India?
Who recognized the difference between elements and compounds by the end of the eighteenth century?
Who recognized the difference between elements and compounds by the end of the eighteenth century?
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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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Who postulated the idea of Parmanu in ancient India?
Who postulated the idea of Parmanu in ancient India?
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Who suggested that if we go on dividing matter, a stage will come when particles obtained cannot be divided further?
Who suggested that if we go on dividing matter, a stage will come when particles obtained cannot be divided further?
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Who recognized the difference between elements and compounds by the end of the eighteenth century?
Who recognized the difference between elements and compounds by the end of the eighteenth century?
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Who elaborated the doctrine of Parmanu in ancient India?
Who elaborated the doctrine of Parmanu in ancient India?
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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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Study Notes
Ancient Indian Philosophy
- The concept of Parmanu (atom) was postulated in ancient India by the philosopher Kanada.
- Kanada suggested that matter can be divided into smaller and smaller parts, ultimately reaching particles that cannot be divided further.
Greek Philosophy
- Democritus referred to indivisible particles as "atomos," meaning uncuttable or indivisible.
- He contributed significantly to the early understanding of atomic theory.
Development of Chemical Sciences
- Antoine Lavoisier recognized the difference between elements and compounds by the end of the eighteenth century, fundamentally altering the study of chemistry.
- Lavoisier is known for laying the foundation of chemical sciences by establishing two important laws: the Law of Conservation of Mass and the Law of Definite Proportions.
Contributions to Atomic Theory
- The doctrine of Parmanu was further elaborated by other ancient Indian philosophers, including Gautama, who contributed to the understanding of atomic theory in the context of material science.
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Test your knowledge of ancient Indian and Greek philosophy with this quiz on the divisibility of matter. Explore the concepts proposed by Maharishi Kanad and other influential thinkers from around 500 BC. Delve into the fascinating ideas about the smallest particles of matter and their implications.
