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Dalton invented his atomic theory to solve the question of how water and air could occupy the same space at the same time in the form of evaporated water. He knew that they must be composed of particles, that were somehow mixed through evaporation. He concluded that sizes of the particles making up different gases were different.

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Where did john Dalton find the atom?

john dalton didnt find the atom democrites did... john dalton was reading and found the word atomos in a journal and decided he would change the name to atom meaning undivisible.


Why was there a long time between the original idea of atoms and the discovery?

The concept of atoms dates back to ancient Greece, proposed by philosophers such as Democritus in the 5th century BCE. However, the lack of experimental evidence and the dominance of Aristotle's view of the four elements hindered the acceptance and further exploration of atomic theory for centuries. It wasn't until the 19th century, with the development of modern chemistry and advancements in experimental techniques, that scientists like John Dalton and Avogadro were able to provide concrete evidence for the existence of atoms.


Did Democritus name the atom?

Because Democritus thought that atom was indivisible. He thought that everything in the universe is made up of only one thing which is so tiny called atoms. The word 'atom' came from the greek word 'atomos' meaning 'indivisible'.


What awards and honours did john Dalton get?

In honour of Dalton's work, many chemists and biochemists use the (as of yet unofficial) unit dalton (abbreviated Da) to denote one atomic mass unit, or 1/12 the weight of a neutral atom of carbon-12. The University of Manchester established two Dalton Chemical Scholarships, two Dalton Mathematical Scholarships, and a Dalton Prize for Natural History. In his book The 100, Michael H. Hart ranks Dalton as the 32nd most influential person in history. A lunar crater has been named after Dalton. The name Dalton can often be heard in the halls of many quaker schools, for example, one of the school houses in Coram House, the primary sector of Ackworth School, is called Dalton.


Were does the term atom come from?

The term "atom" originates from the Greek word "atomos," which means indivisible. This term was used to describe the smallest particle of matter that could not be divided further. The concept of atoms has evolved over time with advancements in atomic theory.

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Where did john Dalton find the atom?

john dalton didnt find the atom democrites did... john dalton was reading and found the word atomos in a journal and decided he would change the name to atom meaning undivisible.


When did Dalton come up with the atom?

Dalton didn't discover the atom. Democritus did. Dalton, however was the first to use the word atom. which comes from the GGreek word atomos, meaning "cannot be split"


Coined the word atom?

Democritus


What is a 4 letter word of a Dalton British school teacher?

I'm guessing John as in John Dalton


Who coined the word atom?

The Greeks, from the word atomon, meaning "uncuttable, indivisible."


What is the history of the term "atom".?

A Greek philosopher named Democritus of Abdera coined the word atom in about 420 B.C.


What term was coined which refers to the ultimate indivisible particles of matter?

"Atomos", which is the source of our word "atom".


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 English word came from John Montagu?

type in "John Montagu coined" into search engine you will find he was 4th Earl of SANDWICH ;)


Who made up the word atom?

The Greek philosopher Democritus is credited with inventing the word atom. The work part 'tom' means to 'cut' and can be found in words like tomohawk and appendectomy. The prefix 'a' means 'cannot', or generally 'the opposite of', and appears in words like asymetric and atypical. 'A-tom' means cannot be cut, and Democritus created this word to describe an ultimate component of matter which could not be further divided.


The word bit derives from the shortening of which two words?

"Binary" and "Digit", coined by John Tukey in 1946.


Who named atoms?

The word "atom" comes from the ancient Greek word "atomos," meaning indivisible. It was introduced by the Greek philosopher Democritus in the 5th century BC. However, the modern understanding of atoms and their structure was developed through the work of scientists like John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, and Ernest Rutherford.