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Who postulated the idea of indivisible particles called atoms?
Who postulated the idea of indivisible particles called atoms?
What did Maharishi Kanad propose about matter?
What did Maharishi Kanad propose about matter?
What did Pakudha Katyayama propose about the existence of particles?
What did Pakudha Katyayama propose about the existence of particles?
What are the fundamental principles that interacting atoms and molecules follow called?
What are the fundamental principles that interacting atoms and molecules follow called?
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Foundations of Matter Theory
- The universe is entirely composed of matter, defined as anything that occupies space and has definite mass.
- Maharishi Kanad, an Indian philosopher, postulated the concept of dividing matter into smaller and smaller particles, eventually reaching the smallest indivisible particles.
- John Dalton named these smallest particles "atoms," which means 'indivisible'.
- Pakudha Katyayama, another Indian philosopher, proposed that these particles normally exist in a combined form, giving rise to various forms of matter.
- The laws of chemical combination are fundamental principles that interacting atoms and molecules adhere to.
- Interactions between atoms and molecules can take various forms and occur in diverse ways.
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Test your knowledge of the history of atomic theory with this quiz. Explore the contributions of ancient Indian philosophers and scientists to our understanding of matter and atoms.
