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Who is credited with the earliest recorded investigation of atoms?
Who is credited with the earliest recorded investigation of atoms?
- John Dalton
- Democritus (correct)
- J.J Thomson
- Aristotle
According to John Dalton, how are elements composed?
According to John Dalton, how are elements composed?
- Of atoms that can be divided into smaller particles
- Of different atoms that react differently chemically
- Of identical atoms that react the same way chemically (correct)
- Of atoms that are indivisible
What did the Greeks use the term 'atom' to describe?
What did the Greeks use the term 'atom' to describe?
- The indivisibility of matter
- The smallest unit of matter (correct)
- The combination of earth, water, air, and fire
- The fundamental building blocks of elements
What did J.J Thomson conclude while investigating the physical properties of cathode rays?
What did J.J Thomson conclude while investigating the physical properties of cathode rays?
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How did the Greeks describe the term 'atom'?
How did the Greeks describe the term 'atom'?
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Early Investigations of Atoms
- Democritus is credited with the earliest recorded investigation of atoms.
Atomic Composition
- According to John Dalton, elements are composed of small, indivisible particles called atoms.
Origins of the Term 'Atom'
- The Greeks used the term 'atom' to describe indivisible particles that cannot be further divided.
- The Greeks described the term 'atom' as something that cannot be cut or divided.
Cathode Rays Investigation
- J.J. Thomson concluded that cathode rays consist of tiny, negatively charged particles, now known as electrons.
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