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According to Democritus, what is the meaning of the term 'atomos'?
According to Democritus, what is the meaning of the term 'atomos'?
- Indivisible (correct)
- Solid sphere
- Elemental particle
- Basic unit of matter
What was Aristotle's theory regarding the composition of matter?
What was Aristotle's theory regarding the composition of matter?
- Matter is made of four elements: earth, fire, water, air (correct)
- Matter is composed of atoms with different sizes and shapes
- Matter is made of tiny indivisible particles
- Matter is composed of positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons
What was a key feature of John Dalton's atomic model?
What was a key feature of John Dalton's atomic model?
- Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons
- Atoms of different elements are identical in size, mass, and shape
- Atoms can be divided into smaller particles
- Atoms are solid spheres (correct)
What did J.J Thomson's research on cathode ray tube technology lead to?
What did J.J Thomson's research on cathode ray tube technology lead to?
Who is credited for the discovery of the electron using cathode ray tube technology?
Who is credited for the discovery of the electron using cathode ray tube technology?
According to Democritus, what did he consider as the fundamental or basic unit of matter?
According to Democritus, what did he consider as the fundamental or basic unit of matter?
What was Aristotle's incorrect theory regarding the composition of matter?
What was Aristotle's incorrect theory regarding the composition of matter?
What did John Dalton propose about the nature of atoms in his atomic model?
What did John Dalton propose about the nature of atoms in his atomic model?
What was J.J. Thomson credited for discovering using his research on cathode ray tube technology?
What was J.J. Thomson credited for discovering using his research on cathode ray tube technology?
Which scientist was the first to adapt Democritus’ theory into the first modern atomic model?
Which scientist was the first to adapt Democritus’ theory into the first modern atomic model?
