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What is everything in this universe made up of?
What is everything in this universe made up of?
- Basic elements - air, earth, fire, sky, and water
- Particles of sand and water
- Atoms and molecules (correct)
- Elements and compounds
What are the two types of classification of matter mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of classification of matter mentioned in the text?
- Based on origin and composition
- Based on physical properties and chemical nature (correct)
- Based on shape and size
- Based on color and texture
What did early Indian philosophers classify matter as?
What did early Indian philosophers classify matter as?
- Five basic elements - air, earth, fire, sky, and water (correct)
- Atoms and molecules
- Elements and compounds
- Particles of sand and water
What do all things mentioned in the text have?
What do all things mentioned in the text have?
What did ancient Greek philosophers arrive at in terms of the classification of matter?
What did ancient Greek philosophers arrive at in terms of the classification of matter?
Flashcards
What is the universe made of?
What is the universe made of?
Atoms and molecules are the fundamental building blocks of all matter in the universe.
Two ways to classify matter?
Two ways to classify matter?
Matter can be classified based on physical properties (e.g., color, density) and chemical nature (e.g., reactivity).
Ancient Indian elements of matter?
Ancient Indian elements of matter?
Early Indian philosophers classified matter into five basic elements: air, earth, fire, sky, and water.
What do all things have?
What do all things have?
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How did Greeks classify matter?
How did Greeks classify matter?
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Study Notes
Composition of the Universe
- Everything in the universe is made up of matter and energy.
Classification of Matter
- Matter can be classified into two main categories: pure substances and mixtures.
Early Indian Philosophers
- Early Indian philosophers classified matter as composed of the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space (or ether).
Common Attribute of All Matter
- All things mentioned share the characteristic of being composed of atoms.
Ancient Greek Philosophers' Contributions
- Ancient Greek philosophers proposed that matter could be divided into four fundamental elements: earth, water, air, and fire.
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