Chapter 1-science In Ancient Times Flashcards
1
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Empedocles view was:
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Matter consisted of 4 elements: earth,water, air and fire
2
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Democritus view was:
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Matter consisted of particles that, at some point, could not be broken down further-called these “atoms”
3
Q
Why was Empedocles theory accepted for 2000 years?
A
Empedocles was supported by aristotle a famous philosopher
4
Q
Industrial revolution was connected to the scientific revolution how?
A
The development of tools (industrial revolution) allowed scientists to measure accurately allowing an understanding of the properties of elements
