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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.


Which term is defined as an atom that has a charge?

Ionized atom Excited atom


When did the guy who invented the term atom live?

The term atom comes from ancient Greek meaning indivisible.


What is the difference between a term and idea?

term is a word,idea is sentense


What is an atom smasher?

An atom smasher is an informal term for a particle accelerator.


Why the word atom was an appropriate term for Democritus idea.?

The term "atom" was appropriate for Democritus's idea because it derives from the Greek word "atomos," meaning "indivisible." Democritus proposed that matter is composed of tiny, indivisible particles that cannot be further divided. This concept laid the groundwork for the modern understanding of atoms as fundamental building blocks of matter, reflecting his belief in the existence of these minute entities that make up all substances.


Scientist who coined the term atom?

The term atomos is Greek and means, roughly, "undivisable." It simply refers to anything that cannot be further split into any part. The modern concept of the Atom was introduced by Leucippus, further expounded by Democritus, and defined again by Lucretius. Lucretius is commonly given credit for the atom as we know it today. As for the discovery of the properties of the atom, John Dalton and his assistant found the weight of an atom.


What term is defined as a atom that has a charge?

When an atom has an electric charge it is called an ion.


What is another term for an atom that is unstable?

isotope


What is the term for an atom that has an unstable nucleus?

radioisotope


What term is defined as the center of the atom?

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What term is defined as the center of an atom?

"nucleus"