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What are two reasons that Democritus' ideas were not useful in a scientific way?
- Democritus and Leukipus ideas were not based on experiments (impossible 2 500 years ago)- These ideas were too advanced for that era
Was not among Democritus and ideas Matter consists of tiny particles called atoms. Atoms retain their identity in a chemical reaction. Atoms are indestructible. Atoms are indivisible.?
All is true; theory of Leukippus and Democritus was 2 500 yers ago only a theretical (but correct) supposition.
What was demicritus ideas?
Democritus formulated the first atomic theory. He said that atoms were tiny and constantly moving. Democritus was a Greek philosopher.
Unlike Democritus Aristotle did not believe that matter was composed of tiny indivisible?
particles
Were democritus particles all the same?
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What did Democritus name the smallest particles of matter?
Atomos is the name Democritus gave the smallest particles.
What ideas did Greek philosopher Democritus contribute to the atomic theory?
Democritus proposed that all matter is made up of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms that are constantly in motion. He believed that atoms are infinite in number, vary in size and shape, and combine to form different substances through their arrangement. Democritus' ideas laid the foundation for the modern atomic theory.
Why the ideas of Democritus were not useful in a scientific sense?
The ideas of Democritus (and Leukippus) were intuitive, not experimental; his ideas were too advanced to 2500 years ago
What subatomic particles did Democritus know about?
he didn't
What did democritus call the particles of matter?
Atoms
Which of the following statements most closely describes Democritus's ideas about matter?
Democritus believed that matter was made up of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms. These atoms were eternal and unchanging. Democritus also proposed that different physical properties and interactions among atoms resulted in the variety of substances we observe in the world.
Why were Democritus's ideas rejected?
Democritus's ideas were mostly rejected in his time because they were theoretical and lacked empirical evidence to support them. Additionally, his atomic theory conflicted with prevailing philosophical and religious beliefs, which hindered its acceptance. It wasn't until much later, with advances in science and technology, that his ideas saw a revival and were confirmed through experiments.
Who discovered that atoms small hard particles?
Democritus
What are two reasons that Democritus' ideas were not useful in a scientific way?
- Democritus and Leukipus ideas were not based on experiments (impossible 2 500 years ago)- These ideas were too advanced for that era
How were the ideas of Aristotle and Democritus similar to the alchemists'?
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How were the ideas of Aristotle and democritus similar to the alchemists?
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Who thought matter is made up of particles?
Easy, Democritus's
