Early Discoveries and the Atom (2.1.1) Flashcards
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• The Greek philosopher Democritus described matter as being composed of indivisible particles called “atoms”.
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• The Greek philosopher Democritus described matter as being composed of indivisible particles called “atoms”.
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• Dalton published his atomic theory of matter in 1808.
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• Dalton published his atomic theory of matter in 1808.
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• Atoms consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
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• Atoms consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
