Development of the atom.
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The question encompasses various historical and theoretical developments regarding the structure of the atom, detailing contributions from ancient Greek philosophers such as Leucippus and Democritus, and continuing through to modern theories like Bohr's model and quantum mechanical theories. It seems to be a request for information or a summary of these atomic theories.
Answer
John Dalton in 1803.
John Dalton developed a more scientific definition of the atom in 1803, drawing on earlier ideas from ancient Greek philosophers such as Democritus.
Answer for screen readers
John Dalton developed a more scientific definition of the atom in 1803, drawing on earlier ideas from ancient Greek philosophers such as Democritus.
More Information
John Dalton's atomic theory was revolutionary because it provided a scientific explanation that laid the groundwork for modern chemistry despite relying on earlier philosophical ideas.
Tips
A common mistake is ignoring earlier philosophers like Democritus who laid foundational ideas about atoms that influenced later scientific work.
Sources
- Atomic models | Compound Interest - compoundchem.com
- Development of the atomic theory | Britannica - britannica.com
- Historical Development of Atomic Theory - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
