4 Questions
Who postulated the idea of indivisible particles called atoms?
John Dalton
What did Maharishi Kanad propose about matter?
Matter can be divided into smaller and smaller particles
What did Pakudha Katyayama propose about the existence of particles?
Particles normally exist in a combined form
What are the fundamental principles that interacting atoms and molecules follow called?
Laws of chemical combination
Study Notes
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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