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On the contrary, the existence of the electron proved that Dalton's postulate was incorrect, and that atoms could be split into smaller particles. In fact, atoms can be further divided into quarks!
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThey aren't, it was simply a theory passed forward by old Greek philosophers about how the world was put together
NOTE: This is someone elses answer and not my own, but all of those I have found who have answered it seem to be unanimous on their reply.
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∙ 12y agoChemically, atoms are indestructible; physically, they are destructible. Atoms contain electrons, protons and neutrons; neutrons and protons contain different quarks and gluons.
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∙ 14y agoNo the term needed is microatomic.
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∙ 13y agoNo the term needed is microatomic
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Who coined the word atom?
The Greeks, from the word atomon, meaning "uncuttable, indivisible."
What is the term word for atom?
Atom is the word used to describe a single unit of an element by all professional scientists. That is the only word you should use.
How many electron clouds does beryllium have?
An electron cloud is a general term to describe the distribution of electrons around an atom. Do you mean how many orbitals does Be have?
What term is used to describe a bond formed when one atom gains electrons while the other atom loses electrons?
A type of bond in which one atom gains electrons and one atom loses electrons is an ionic bond.
A term used to describe any element or compound?
A term used to describe any element or compound is called a substance or substances.
When did the guy who invented the term atom live?
The term atom comes from ancient Greek meaning indivisible.
Who gave us the term the atom?
Atom comes from atomic, meaning 'indivisible'. It was previously believed that an atom could not be divided into smaller pieces.
What term was coined which refers to the ultimate indivisible particles of matter?
"Atomos", which is the source of our word "atom".
What idea are Leucippus and his student Democrites remembered for?
Coining of the term "atom" and the idea that matter was composed of small, invisible, indivisible particles.
Who coined the word atom?
The Greeks, from the word atomon, meaning "uncuttable, indivisible."
Is the term used to describe an atom that has given up or gained an electron?
the term is an ION
What is the term word for atom?
Atom is the word used to describe a single unit of an element by all professional scientists. That is the only word you should use.
Which term is used to describe the smallest particle retaining all the properties of a substance element ion or molecule?
For a substance the term is molecule, for an element the term is atom.
Where would you find a nucleus in a city?
The term nucleus is used to describe the center of something, usually an atom or a cell; it could be used to describe the center of a city as well.
What term describe acetic acid?
Acetic acid is an organic acid. It is a carboxylic acid. It has only 1 carbon atom.
What is launch mean for a car?
It's a racing term to describe starting from standing still.
Which term is defined as an atom that has a charge?
Ionized atom Excited atom
