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Who was the first person to use the term atom?
Who was the first person to use the term atom?
Democritus
What did Democritus call the fundamental or basic unit of matter?
What did Democritus call the fundamental or basic unit of matter?
atom
According to Democritus, what is the theory of the universe?
According to Democritus, what is the theory of the universe?
All matter consists of atoms, which are bits of matter too small to be seen. There is an empty space between atoms. Atoms are completely solid. Atoms have no internal structure. Each atom (of a different substance) is different in size, weight and shape.
Who was the scientist who adapted Democritus' theory into the first modern atomic model?
Who was the scientist who adapted Democritus' theory into the first modern atomic model?
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What are the three main points of John Dalton's atomic model?
What are the three main points of John Dalton's atomic model?
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